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BT53 OLU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,695 mi
Last recorded107,695 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 107,695 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 99,570 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 93,610 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 88,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside crankcase breather hose split (underneath inlet manifold)

park brake/low brake fluid warning lamp illuminated. suspect park brake switch or brake fluid level indicator/switch faulty

Fail 10 May 2014 88,207 miles

Nearside Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside crankcase breather hose split (underneath inlet manifold)

park brake/low brake fluid warning lamp illuminated. suspect park brake switch or brake fluid level indicator/switch faulty

Pass 7 May 2013 74,754 miles

Handbrake light on dash

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ball joint rubbers slightly worn

wipers smearing

Pass 5 May 2012 60,767 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake light displayed on dashboard.

o/sr seat belt missing.

Fail 5 May 2012 60,767 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

brake light displayed on dashboard.

Pass 21 May 2011 52,060 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 52,060 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2010 46,177 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,486 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,061 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 30,061 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,093 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 OLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT53 OLU, 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 OLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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