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BV53 HJE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,149 mi
Last recorded111,149 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,741 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,059 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 100,351 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,458 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 92,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,115 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,112 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 85,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,387 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 78,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,574 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers not self parking

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 HJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJE, 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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What year was BV53 HJE registered?

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

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