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62,155 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake grabbing / binding. (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system requires repair. Low efficiency.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under-vehicle surface corrosion developing, rear sills to rear suspension components. Not affecting structural rigidity or function at time of test.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake grabbing / binding. (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system requires repair. Low efficiency.
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under-vehicle surface corrosion developing, rear sills to rear suspension components. Not affecting structural rigidity or function at time of test.
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake grabbing / binding. (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system requires repair. Low efficiency.
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under-vehicle surface corrosion developing, rear sills to rear suspension components. Not affecting structural rigidity or function at time of test.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXIBLE JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS WORN (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXIBLE JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))
Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
General corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine oil leak
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine oil leak
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavily corroded disc breaking away (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
wipers smear slightly
nearside front brake disk pitted inner
offside front brake disk scored inner
Rear seats not fitted at the time of test / belts not tested
Nearside inner cv boot weeping.
Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area.
Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area.
Nearside inner cv boot weeping lube from the inner clip.
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Drivers side wiper blade starting to split.
Nearside front tyre tread balding on extreme outer edge.
Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on extreme outer edge.
item sitting on air bag flap n/s front could fly off if air bag is fired
removed item off screen <sat nav holder> before test
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BL53 COH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BL53 COH, 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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BL53 COH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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