MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded
Coil springs corroded
Corrosion underside to components but not considered excessive at time of test
Exhaust flexi deteriorated and system corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner and outer sills corroded and feel soft in some places
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear shockabsorber dirt cover insecure
Offside and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play
Offside front tyre edges worn
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack damp
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Suspesnion component bushes worn and perished
Wipers sometimes sticking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded
Coil springs corroded
Corrosion underside to components but not considered excessive at time of test
Exhaust flexi deteriorated and system corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Inner and outer sills corroded and feel soft in some places
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear shockabsorber dirt cover insecure
Offside and nearside rear wheel bearings have slight play
Offside front tyre edges worn
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack damp
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Suspesnion component bushes worn and perished
Wipers sometimes sticking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
all wheel centre loose ????
engine light on dash (fault)
sill corrosion under body
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all wheel centre loose ????
engine light on dash (fault)
sill corrosion under body
215/45/17 tyres fitted to front axle
225/45/17 tyres fitted to rear axle
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake discs slight pitting
front tyres are low on the edges of tread
near side front brake caliper piston dirt cover is damaged ans split
off side sill soft to the touch
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
215/45/17 tyres fitted to front axle
225/45/17 tyres fitted to rear axle
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake discs slight pitting
front tyres are low on the edges of tread
near side front brake caliper piston dirt cover is damaged ans split
off side sill soft to the touch
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Spare tyre defective
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BF53 EEP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 BF53 EEP, 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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BF53 EEP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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