MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
coil spring corroded all x4 (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
coil spring corroded all x4 (2.4.C.1b)
i)Off side rear tyre excessively mis-shapen.ii)Rear trailing arm outer bushes bondings failing (some play).iii)Off side front to rear brake pipe corroded.iv)Off side rear coil spring corroded.
ix)Under trays and engine covers obscure some components.x)Front and rear registration plates delaminated.
v)Front tyres inner treads worn.vi)Drivers door stiff opening from outside and passenger door stiff opening from outside and inside.vii)Exhaust rear bracket fractured and centre silencer corroded.viii)Engine oil low.
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
i)Off side rear tyre excessively mis-shapen.ii)Rear trailing arm outer bushes bondings failing (some play).iii)Off side front to rear brake pipe corroded.iv)Off side rear coil spring corroded.
ix)Under trays and engine covers obscure some components.x)Front and rear registration plates delaminated.
v)Front tyres inner treads worn.vi)Drivers door stiff opening from outside and passenger door stiff opening from outside and inside.vii)Exhaust rear bracket fractured and centre silencer corroded.viii)Engine oil low.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Both front coil springs corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust system centre silencer corroded.
Near side front tyre worn on inner tread.
Both front coil springs corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust system centre silencer corroded.
Near side front tyre worn on inner tread.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front brake discs are worn
Both front wiper blades deteriorating
Both rear brake discs are worn
Heavy wear on inside edges of both front tyres
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake discs is pitted
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside rear tyre wall has substantial splits but NOT exposing the cords
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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BK53 VDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BK53 VDV, 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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BK53 VDV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2003.
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