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112,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
front and rear suspension very rusty
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear suspension very rusty
Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear and n/s and o/d front (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s, front and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
rear suspension quite rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear and n/s and o/d front (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s, front and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
rear suspension quite rusty
Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear suspension rusty
Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
rear suspension rusty
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front wiper split
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BF53 EHM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 BF53 EHM, 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 EHM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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