MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust rear scilencer missing
exhaust sheild shield loose but not inscure
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust rear scilencer missing
exhaust sheild shield loose but not inscure
engine mill light on
exhaust bracket broken but not inscure
exhaust rear scilencer missing
front tyres worn on inner edges
rear number plate faded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine mill light on
exhaust bracket broken but not inscure
exhaust rear scilencer missing
front tyres worn on inner edges
rear number plate faded
engine man light on
exhaust braket broken
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/f brake pads becoming low
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges
o/s/r outer sill weak
wear in front bake discs
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
engine man light on
exhaust braket broken
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/f brake pads becoming low
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges
o/s/r outer sill weak
wear in front bake discs
eml on
front tyres wearing on inside edge
slight corrosion front discs
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
eml on
front tyres wearing on inside edge
slight corrosion front discs
Engine Mil light on.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Engine Mil light on.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light on.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light on.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
the os front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
the os front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
offside and nearside front brake discs are slightly worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front brake discs are slightly worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 LHY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 BF53 LHY, 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 LHY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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