MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arches several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arches several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AGE CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AGE CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside park brake low effort
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded bulkhead chassis leg area (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 VHP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BD53 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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