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BV53 HHY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,955 mi
Last recorded120,955 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 120,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 114,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 107,626 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 107,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 98,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,731 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,731 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,003 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 82,003 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,248 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 64,697 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,687 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 48,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,918 miles

bolt missing from cat bracket.

o/s/front brake hose twisted,

rear exhaust mounting.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,211 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,470 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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BV53 HHY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BV53 HHY, 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 HHY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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