MOT Status
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25,641 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s &o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under tray
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under tray fitted
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion on rear suspension and crossmember
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant low
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.9 limit, over 9 on test after purge. (8.2.2.2 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant low
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Reverse light not working
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Reverse light not working
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s rear brake disc rusty and pitted
cover under engine
front sub frame rusty
n/s rear brake disc rusty and pitted
n/s rear tyre cut on outer wall
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
cover under engine
front sub frame rusty
n/s rear brake disc rusty and pitted
N/S front brake disc showing wear
N/S rear brake disc showing wear
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside rear tyre perishing
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 DUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 DUU, 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 DUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2003.
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