MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine emissions are satisfactory but engine natural idle speed is erratic and remains within the required parameters. There is a split in a breather pipe which may be causing this.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from ABS unit to Flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from ABS unit to Flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear end by joint with N/S/R flexible. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine emissions are satisfactory but engine natural idle speed is erratic and remains within the required parameters. There is a split in a breather pipe which may be causing this.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from ABS unit to Flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. AIM ADJUSTED OK. (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from ABS unit to Flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Natural idle slow to return to idle.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe leading to N/S/F flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe leading to O/S/F flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Parking brake mechanism on calliper appears to be siezed (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level Completely empty (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Natural idle slow to return to idle.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe leading to N/S/F flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe leading to O/S/F flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front tyre worn smooth on edges
o/s front tyre wearing low on edges
Drivers sun visor loose on spindle does not securely rest at top position.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Drivers sun visor loose on spindle does not securely rest at top position.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front wiper blades worn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV03 UXB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 UXB, 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 UXB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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