MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s Front spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s Front spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both O/S + N/S (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S + N/S (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near tank (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S + N/S (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded Both O/S + N/S (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side discs inner sides (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both side front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
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BT53 UGD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 UGD, 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 UGD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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