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BV53 HJJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,016 mi
Last recorded134,016 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 134,016 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 134,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 126,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,191 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 115,191 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

internal rattle from catalitic converter

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,198 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,314 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,048 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,600 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,146 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 42,281 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,281 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,396 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 23,365 miles

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

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

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 HJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

Is BV53 HJJ safe to buy?

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