MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking switch at the pump (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r tyre wearing low on the outer edge
o/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering system fouling both front track rod ends fouling on wheels (2.2.D.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r tyre wearing low on the outer edge
o/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Coolant leak ()
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
No reverse light
Both rear trailing arm front bushes split & have slight movement
N/S/F tyre wearing unevenly & on limit
O/S/F tyre wearing unevenly & getting low
O/S/R tyre tread lifting & wearing unevenly
Rear number plate deteriating
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
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BK03 TJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 TJX, 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 TJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.
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