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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed dash gauges erratic (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension component (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front windscreen chipped in zone B
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front windscreen chipped in zone B
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slight play
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slight play
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteroiated and worn. Not resulting in excessive movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
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BG03 VYF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 BG03 VYF, 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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BG03 VYF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2003.
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