MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive On limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive On limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front tyre perished and tread close to legal limit
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front tyre perished and tread close to legal limit
near side rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight cracking between tread on both rear tyres
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight cracking between tread on both rear tyres
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 VGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue 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 BD53 VGZ, 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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BD53 VGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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