MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhuast bracket holder broken, but adequatelly supported
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (Broken) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhuast bracket holder broken, but adequatelly supported
Central Rear Exhuast bracket holder broken, but adequately supported
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded/Pitted) recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Exhuast bracket holder broken, but adequately supported
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (Corroded/Pitted) recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system rusty
fuel tank straps rusty
underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system rusty
fuel tank straps rusty
underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heat shield insecure
underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heat shield insecure
underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
underside showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
steel wheel fitted to off side rear
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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BJ53 KVK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 BJ53 KVK, 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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BJ53 KVK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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