MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower outer wing: corroded with sharp edge/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill / sill to floor: welded patch repair not fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions just met
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck to tank ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play * (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates at time of inspection. Passed and advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play * play not considered excessive when checked on turn plates at time of inspection. Passed and advised (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) * ()
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os: floor pan / chassis leg areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: inner wing / turret areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: rear welded patch repairs to lower wheel arch / inner arch ares suspect repair. visibility limited. Passed and advised (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel * (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components and panels
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items
Nearside Front play in steering rack
play in steering rack offside
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front play in steering rack
play in steering rack offside
BRAKE CHECK RECOMMENDED
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear- all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded Front and Rear X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front to rear, under body corroded, various places
Fuel tank support corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower WING CORRODED AND BLACK TAPE APPLIED (COVERED)
Offside Front MUDGUARD NOT SEATED CORRECTLY
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear suspension arm mounting prescribed area (Inner sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE/SUB-FRAME. Spring mountuing upper and lower corroded, anti roll bar/mountings, suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
BRAKE CHECK RECOMMENDED
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear- all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded Front and Rear X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front to rear, under body corroded, various places
Fuel tank support corroded
Offside Front Lower WING CORRODED AND BLACK TAPE APPLIED (COVERED)
Offside Front MUDGUARD NOT SEATED CORRECTLY
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear suspension arm mounting prescribed area (Inner sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE/SUB-FRAME. Spring mountuing upper and lower corroded, anti roll bar/mountings, suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords see cords through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/rear tyre sidewalls cracking
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/rear tyre sidewalls cracking
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BJ03 WBF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 BJ03 WBF, 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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BJ03 WBF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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