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BL53 DVW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,667 mi
Last recorded100,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,667 miles

nsf rack arm play on limit

Fail 12 Jun 2017 100,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nsf rack arm play on limit

Pass 13 Jun 2016 96,067 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 96,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 95,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also heavily worn on edges and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML illuminated on dash

Nearside Front play in steering arm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust manifold heat shield deteriorated and insecure

minor oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 90,856 miles

eml light on

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 28 May 2015 90,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

eml light on

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 31 May 2014 87,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2014 87,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e m l light on

Pass 29 May 2013 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 79,776 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

o/s/f wheel cap missing

Fail 16 May 2012 79,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

o/s/f wheel cap missing

Pass 20 Jun 2009 77,639 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 73,819 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 73,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 73,670 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake imbalance to nearside

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BL53 DVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BL53 DVW, 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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BL53 DVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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