MOT Status
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119,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear trailing arm front bushes worn
nsr tyre has cuts in tread
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective catalyst bracket badly rusted (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shields loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy deteriorated and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective catalyst bracket badly rusted (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust heat shields loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective 1 x centre pipe front mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel holed at tie rod front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both cut and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective 1 x centre pipe front mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn and noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheel tight. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheel tight. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
windscreen slight damage nearside
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low 38kgf (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust heat shield broken in places
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
exhaust heat shield broken in places
oil leak
wiper blades starting to split
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak
wiper blades starting to split
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear anti-roll bar bushes perishing
exhaust corroded
n/s/f wheel slightly distorted
oil level low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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AK53 RXB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 AK53 RXB, 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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AK53 RXB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2003.
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