MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Brake Flexi Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotted within 30cm of Rear Seatbelt Mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged (0.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured Snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm bush excessively worn and displaced (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake Pads getting low
Nearside Rear Inner Sill Rusty
Nearside Rear Wishbones Rusty
Offside Rear Sill Rusty
Offside Rear Wishbone Rusty
Screen Cracked
Steering wheel out of line
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear under sills getting weak
coolant level low
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear under sills getting weak
coolant level low
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill weak (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill weak (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
bonnet lock stiff to operate
rear number plate in poor condition
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Slight play in nearside front steering track rod
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK03 AEM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BK03 AEM, 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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BK03 AEM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.
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