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BT53 OPO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,540 mi
Last recorded110,540 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,540 miles

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

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

engine management light

Fail 24 Aug 2016 110,539 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

engine management light

Pass 23 Dec 2015 107,112 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 107,112 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 100,330 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2014 100,329 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,903 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coolant leak above gearbox

engine management light on

offside front brake pipe corroding under bonnet

offside rear brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust hanger deteriorating

Fail 10 Dec 2013 92,903 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coolant leak above gearbox

engine management light on

offside front brake pipe corroding under bonnet

offside rear brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust hanger deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,389 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coolant leak above gearbox

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe under bonnet

Fail 6 Dec 2012 84,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coolant leak above gearbox

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe under bonnet

Pass 3 Dec 2011 76,262 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

reverse light not working

Fail 2 Dec 2011 76,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

engine management light on

front heat shield loose (exhaust)

reverse light not working

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,317 miles

engine light on

sump corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 68,317 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sump corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

exhaust braket broken

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,323 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,368 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,786 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 39,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Dec 2006 31,009 miles

catalytic converter split slight blow

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 OPO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OPO, 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 OPO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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