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47,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective corroded but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
suspension components corroded
Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded near front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested unable to test due to brake hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure small bulge near ferrule (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system bulge burst during test (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded near front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Damage to offside rear quarter panel taped over,advise more permanent repair
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both trailing arm bushed starting to separate
Front shock absorbers heavily corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Outer handle stuck partially open (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also close to legal limit (2008) 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also close to legal limit (2008) 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both trailing arm bushed starting to separate
Front shock absorbers heavily corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres perished dated 2008
front shock absorber casings corroded
front suspension arms corroded
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear tyres slightly perished 185/65/14 dated 2008
front subframe corroded
n/s rear tyre wearing low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
front subframe corroded
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front subframe corroded
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
front suspension subframe corroded
rear suspension arms corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
front suspension subframe corroded
rear suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges 185/65/14
o/s wiper blade torn
rear suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly 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)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/65/14
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly 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)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/65/14
both front brake hose ferrules corroded
Front brakes slightly imbalanced - Service and Park brake only just met required efficiency
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs in poor condition
front brake pads worn low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs in poor condition
front brake pads worn low
front brake pipes starting to corrode
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front tyres worn low 185-65-14
rear tyres perished 185-65-14
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f wheel trim missing.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f wheel trim missing.
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BF53 WJG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 WJG, 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 WJG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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