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BV53 HFN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 133,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strengthening plate around shock absorber in wheel arch tub (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strengthening plate around shock absorber in wheel arch tub (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area's both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 132,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge and splits between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support onto back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle/suspension assembly corroded

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area's both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 132,603 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge and splits between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support onto back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle/suspension assembly corroded

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area's both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 130,622 miles

Rear suspension assembly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 128,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 126,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,760 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear suspension arms and other rear suspension components has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2017 122,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

rear suspension arms and other rear suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 78,450 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 78,540 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,129 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,173 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 70,173 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,267 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 63,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,456 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 51,651 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag warning lamp 'on'

offside front tyre slight

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,241 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 29,241 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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BV53 HFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BV53 HFN, 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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BV53 HFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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