MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear 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 Inner sill / arch end holed not seriously affecting structural integrity
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear 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 Inner sill / arch end holed not seriously affecting structural integrity
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear underside corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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)
front tyres worn on edges
both front tyres low tread
both front tyres low tread rear exhaust heatshield loose
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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BT53 OKF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 BT53 OKF, 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 OKF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2003.
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