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BT53 UHV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,281 mi
Last recorded109,281 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 109,281 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 109,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 102,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 94,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 87,347 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,245 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INER EDGE

WINDSCREEN WASHERS NOT WORKING DUE TO BEING FROZEN

Fail 4 Jan 2010 77,241 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INER EDGE

WINDSCREEN WASHERS NOT WORKING DUE TO BEING FROZEN

Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,327 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2007 58,270 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 58,270 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 23 Dec 2006 48,796 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 UHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

Is BT53 UHV safe to buy?

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