MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strengthening plate around shock absorber in wheel arch tub (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strengthening plate around shock absorber in wheel arch tub (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area's both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge and splits between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator ()
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support onto back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Axle/suspension assembly corroded
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area's both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge and splits between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator ()
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support onto back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Axle/suspension assembly corroded
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area's both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear suspension assembly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre slightly perished
rear suspension arms and other rear suspension components has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre slightly perished
rear suspension arms and other rear suspension components has surface corrosion
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
airbag warning lamp 'on'
offside front tyre slight
Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 HFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BV53 HFN, 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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BV53 HFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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