MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested unable to complete test due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust heat shield missing
corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.b.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.b.2)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe and beam axle (6.1.b.2)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Centre Exhaust Clamp Corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.b.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.b.2)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe and beam axle (6.1.b.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe and beam axle (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front tyre - worn on inner edge - cut in tyre
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe and beam axle (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside stearing rack arm slight play
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on inner edgs (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat shilds slightly loose
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
ems light
front brake disc worn
front brake pads close to limit
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
ems light
front brake disc worn
front brake pads close to limit
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate poor
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BL03 DXS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BL03 DXS, 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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BL03 DXS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.
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