MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
dampness around oil sump
nearside rear tyre slight cracking on outer wall
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake discs worn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear tyres cracking
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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BD53 ZLV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ZLV, 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 ZLV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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