MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion and repairs to nsr outer sill
Corrosion to some suspension components and subframes
Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis and rear closing sill areas
Nsf and osr tyres cracking
Rear brake discs corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside corroded badly
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside corroded badly
All coil springs corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))
General underbody corrosion
Sills corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
All coil springs corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))
General underbody corrosion
Sills corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside and both outer sills corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
underside and both outer sills corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre perished inner tread
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner Sills corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre perished inner tread
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner Sills corroded
n/s/f metal brake pipe rusty
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
n/s & o/s/r metal brake pipes rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres badly worn on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
intercooler hose split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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AU03 VKC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 AU03 VKC, 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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AU03 VKC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2003.
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