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45,162 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
both side rear tyres perishing slightly
nearside rear sill corroding
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side front inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))
both side rear tyres perishing slightly
nearside rear sill corroding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
all tyres perishing slightly
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
all tyres perishing slightly
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
rear inner sills corroding
various rear suspension components corroding
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear nearside and offside inner sill areas corroded
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear nearside and offside inner sill areas corroded
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general corrosion to suspension units
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general corrosion to suspension units
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear coil spring fractured at extreme lower coil
Nearside wiper blade rubber torn at end
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside rear coil spring fractured at extreme lower coil but is seated correctly
Offside wiper blade rubber split at end
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV03 MTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 BV03 MTJ, 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 MTJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2003.
Is BV03 MTJ safe to buy?
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