MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r 195/60x15 o/s/r 195/55x15 (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 195/55x15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to front subframe
nearside front subframe damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside front subframe damaged
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Track rod arm has slight play on N/S/F
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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BU52 XTL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 BU52 XTL, 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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BU52 XTL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.
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