MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak on underside of engine ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
heat shield on center section of exhaust loose
rear suspension bump stops perished
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak on underside of engine ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
heat shield on center section of exhaust loose
rear suspension bump stops perished
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported cat (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
oil leak
EML on dash
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear brake pipes covered with grease
front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
o/s/r tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
EML on dash
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear brake pipes covered with grease
front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported
o/s/r tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine managment light on dash
gearbox leaking oil
gearbox very nosiey
n/s/r tyre cracking on tread
o/s/r tyre cracking on tread
oil filter leaking slight
oil level very low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre on legal limit 1.6 mm
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BN03 ERV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 BN03 ERV, 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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BN03 ERV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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