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65,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Spring Carrier Unsafe modifications include: welded repairs (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not welded in accordance with regulations (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Spring Carrier Unsafe modifications include: welded repairs (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and related suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underbody corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
subframes/suspension components corroding
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
subframes/suspension components corroding
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (flexi hose) (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear trailing arms slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear springs have slight corrosion
front discs worn
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
offside rear tyre cracked but no cords exposed
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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BV53 VCW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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