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BT53 RMV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,953 mi
Last recorded76,953 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,953 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 76,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 74,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system rusty

front discs worn

front pads very low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,382 miles

exhaust system rusty

front discs worn

front pads very low

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,444 miles

front wipers starting to split

Fail 25 Feb 2010 65,444 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front wipers starting to split

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,820 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,882 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 52,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 48,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,948 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 RMV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RMV, 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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What year was BT53 RMV registered?

BT53 RMV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is BT53 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 RMV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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