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BV53 HJO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2017 97,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,040 miles

Centre Rear exhaust box skin corroded

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 89,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear exhaust box skin corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,208 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust center box outer skin corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 85,207 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust center box outer skin corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,563 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,397 miles

coil springs on rear getting rusty

metal brake pipes starting to get surface rust in places

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,662 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,291 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 37,848 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 37,848 miles

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

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 4 Oct 2007 32,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,537 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 HJO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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