MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced trailing arm bushes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by lower mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by lower mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by traiing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear noisy
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake performance not tested fluid leak rear drum (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret and floor to sill by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexihose joint (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one out of five bulbs innoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With position light on (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside suspension/shock absorber areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside suspension/shock absorber areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Front tyre treads getting low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside chassis rail under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Front tyre treads getting low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BD03 OCR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BD03 OCR, 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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BD03 OCR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.
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