MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel tank straps corroded
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Os steering rack gaiter twisted
Os wing corroded but no sharp edge
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Underisde of body undersealed
os headlight slightly dimmer than ns
rear disc guards corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Os wing corroded but no sharp edge
Fuel tank straps corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Os steering rack gaiter twisted
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Underisde of body undersealed
rear disc guards corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from weld at front to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very slight cut, not resulting in loss of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge (215/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front lower wing damaged/corroded but not likely to cause injury.
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from weld at front to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very slight cut, not resulting in loss of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding inner edge (215/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside front lower wing damaged/corroded but not likely to cause injury.
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Coolant level low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust catalyst cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear suspension bushes perrishing.
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
heat sheild on front exhaust lose
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
heat sheild on front exhaust lose
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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BT53 JAO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BT53 JAO, 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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BT53 JAO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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