MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER AND OUTTER PART OF SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
antifreeze leaking from thermostat housing
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet to offside (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
antifreeze leaking from thermostat housing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
rear number plate starting to delaminate,advise replacement
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BV03 VBX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 VBX, 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 VBX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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