MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Both front metal brake pipes corroded close to legal limit.
Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to legal limit.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system deterioirated close to limit.
Nearside outer body sill corroded close to limit at rear.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust system deteriorated close to limit.
Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.
Metal brake pipes to brake hoses corroded close to limit.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust system deteriorated close to limit.
Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.
Metal brake pipes to brake hoses corroded close to limit.
(3) Metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.
(4) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.
(5) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
(3) Metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.
(4) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.
(5) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.
(4) Metal brake pipes corroded.
(4) Offside rear wheel bearing worn close to limit.
(5) Exhaust box corroded slightly.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
(1) Front brake pads and discs worn close to limit.
(2) Both front brake hoses deteriorated close to limit.
(2) Engine leaking oil.
(4) Metal brake pipes corroded.
(4) Offside rear wheel bearing worn close to limit.
(5) Exhaust box corroded slightly.
(2) Nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit.
(3) Engine leaking oil. (poss from oil filter).
(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.
(6) Front brake discs and pads worn close to limit.
(6) Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted
Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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BG52 YKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 BG52 YKL, 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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BG52 YKL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.
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