MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL lamp on.
Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated.
General corrosion of vehicle.
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edge wear. 215/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL lamp on.
Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated.
General corrosion of vehicle.
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edge wear. 215/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust front flexible joint poor
mil lamp indicates fault
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust front flexible joint poor
mil lamp indicates fault
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
mil lamp showing fault
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
mil lamp showing fault
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))
front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking
o/s/f tyre worn on both edges, cracked and perished
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
both rear brake disks corroded and pitted
front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking
n/s/r brake slight binding
o/s/f tyre worn on both edges, cracked and perished
o/s/r brake pad close to limit
o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear number plate mounting screws loose
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
pads getting thin o/s
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AP03 BHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 AP03 BHL, 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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AP03 BHL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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