MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front number plate deterasted
front brake discs worn
note front to rear brake pipes fail on first test now painted over in under seal this is not an exeptable repair
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
front brake discs worn
number plates deterating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear tyrs badly cracking
uneven wear to front and rear tyres
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear tyrs badly cracking
uneven wear to front and rear tyres
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both number plates showing a flag which is not a acceptable flag or symbol.
front and rear registration plates have no BSAU number or post code on them.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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BJ52 MGE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 BJ52 MGE, 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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BJ52 MGE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2003.
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