MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill - more than 30cm away from suspension mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
coolant level - low
under vehicle general surface area corroded
Nearside Front Head lamp slight loose
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Fuel tank heat shield missing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside headlamp not fully secure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
reverse light inop
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
reverse light inop
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit(195/60/15v) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
reverse light inop
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers start to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre nail on inner shoulder. new tyre required
Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Revers light not working
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
both rear outer sills soft
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear tyres out off shaped
nearside rear tyre worn uneven in tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BC03 DVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 BC03 DVJ, 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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BC03 DVJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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