MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
exhaust system rusty
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
exhaust system rusty
Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust rusty including brackets
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing
various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust rusty including brackets
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing
various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present
Both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine fluid and oil leaks
Front brake discs visibly scored
Inner edge of rear tyres are feathered but not below legal limit
Nearside rear tyre perished
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine fluid and oil leaks
Inner edge of rear tyres are feathered but not below legal limit
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear tyre is purshed
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front discs in poor condition
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)
Oil leak
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front discs in poor condition
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)
Oil leak
Rear coil springs corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear coil springs corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear coil springs corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BV03 RFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 RFN, 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 RFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.
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