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BV53 HJN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,546 mi
Last recorded136,546 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 136,546 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 132,390 miles

Stone chip on windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2024 132,331 miles

Stone chip on windscreen

Fail 24 Jan 2024 132,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stone chip on windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2023 132,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stone chip on windscreen

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 132,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip on windscreen

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 132,229 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 132,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sills rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,198 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 120,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,874 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,148 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 88,027 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,916 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,850 miles

slight corrosion exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,377 miles

both rear tyres perished

os/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,198 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,425 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,138 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 HJN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HJN, 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 HJN registered?

BV53 HJN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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