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BV53 HGN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,933 mi
Last recorded117,933 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,933 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 117,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f sill holed

o/s mirror damaged

rear springs corroded

wipers not self parking

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,946 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre tread depth low on edges but has raised tread so complies to mot regs

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,619 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,676 miles

o/s lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 86,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads slightly low

n/s/f tyre low

o/s lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 73,683 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 73,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,023 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 61,023 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,507 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 93,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2006 67,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HGN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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