MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger and box corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger and box corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Rear exhaust system corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear exhaust system corroded
Centre Exhaust corroded / deteriorated
Engine oil level low
Exhaust hanging brackets corroded
Front Both suspension coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and worn on outer edge
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread / cracking and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill facing by rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
Rear Both suspension coil springs corroded
Centre Exhaust corroded / deteriorated
Engine oil level low
Exhaust hanging brackets corroded
Front Both suspension coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and worn on outer edge
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread / cracking and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill facing by rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
Rear Both suspension coil springs corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust corroding
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside mirror outer casing broken
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust box is corroded
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight wear to steering rack.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
slight wear to steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF53 SVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 SVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AF53 SVC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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