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BT53 ESV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,421 mi
Last recorded152,421 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ESV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 152,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 152,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 144,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 144,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 138,776 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 138,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 133,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,732 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 127,711 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 120,633 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 113,970 miles

engine EML light on

Fail 12 Aug 2013 113,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine EML light on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,011 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 94,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,904 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,930 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,344 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,682 miles

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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BT53 ESV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT53 ESV, 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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BT53 ESV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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