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BV53 HJC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 114,359 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 113,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 112,754 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 112,753 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 111,833 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 111,833 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,816 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 110,816 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 109,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 109,142 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 108,427 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,842 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,118 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 104,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,365 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 100,376 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 98,306 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 98,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,032 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 78,027 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,760 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,777 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 50,776 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,019 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 HJC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV53 HJC registered?

BV53 HJC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BV53 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 HJC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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