MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,167 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin <3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills, chassis rails, rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Door seal detached
Offside Rear Panel damaged
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, both. (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hub to master cylinder, both/ (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin <3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills, chassis rails, rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Door seal detached
Offside Rear Panel damaged
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre perished between tread
O/S of vehicle has accident damage
Unable to properly access both front metal brake pipes as they are coated with coppaslip grease
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre perished between tread
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S of vehicle has accident damage
Unable to properly access both front metal brake pipes as they are coated with coppaslip grease
Accident damage along drivers side
Engine management light on
O/S of vehicle has accident damage
Unable to properly access brake pipes as covered with copper grease
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
offside bodywork has impact damage
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
offside bodywork has impact damage
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Damage to Drivers door and o/s/r quarter panel
N/S/R tyre perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside drivers door and rear panel damaged but no sharp edges
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside drivers door and rear panel damaged but no sharp edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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BG53 WXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 BG53 WXV, 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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BG53 WXV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2003.
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