MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
EML light staying on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3m (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
baffles and slight leak to center exhaust box
general corrosion to underside
o/s front and rear outer sills starting to corrode
o/s front wing panel corroded
o/s/ outer sill starting to corrode
o/s/f inner tie excessive play
rear cross member starting to corrode
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
o/s/ outer sill starting to corrode
o/s/f inner tie excessive play
rear cross member starting to corrode
suspect play to o/s/f lower ball joint
n/s door mirror slightly damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
n/s door mirror slightly damaged
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
both rear coil springs starting to corrode
both rear inner sills starting to corrode
engine hunting
engine management light on
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
both rear coil springs starting to corrode
both rear inner sills starting to corrode
engine hunting
engine management light on
oil leak
high level stop lamp not working
o/s handbrake performance slightly down
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
high level stop lamp not working
o/s handbrake performance slightly down
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake pipes corroded
rear tyres 0mm on inner edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake pipes corroded
rear tyres 0mm on inner edges
both front tyres wearing low
slight play to n/s/f steering system
oil leaks
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil leaks
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bonnet hard to open
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bonnet hard to open
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack has slight play in inner track rod
nearside front tyre on legal limit
rear brake pipes corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear number plate deteriorated
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BK03 SWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 SWJ, 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 SWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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