MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 88v (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Outer Cill dameged
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front External door handle sticks
Offside Front External door handle sticks
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Under trays fitted/insecure
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Outer Cill dameged
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front External door handle sticks
Offside Front External door handle sticks
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Under trays fitted/insecure
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Outer door handle stiff
Nearside Rear Inner cill corroded
Nearside Rear Outer cill corroded
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Outer door handle stiff
Offside Front Outer wheel rim damaged
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Inner cill corroded
brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
oil leak
steering wheel damaged
toped up power steering resevoir
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Outer door handle stiff
Nearside Rear Inner cill corroded
Nearside Rear Outer cill corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Outer door handle stiff
Offside Front Outer wheel rim damaged
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner cill corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
oil leak
steering wheel damaged
toped up power steering resevoir
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front coil springs corroded
exhaust system corroded
n/s/r inner cill corroded
n/s/r outer cill corroded
o/s/r inner cill corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front coil springs corroded
exhaust system corroded
n/s/r inner cill corroded
n/s/r outer cill corroded
o/s/r inner cill corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear coil springs corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
fuel tank pipes corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
fuel tank pipes corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake anti slip rubber worn
front mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake anti slip rubber worn
front mirror glass cracked
hand brake has no reserve travel
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Bottom engine cover fitted
Bottom engine cover fitted
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake discs worn
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake discs worn
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BV03 LVS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BV03 LVS, 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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BV03 LVS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.
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