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BV53 HKL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,708 mi
Last recorded41,708 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 41,708 miles

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

Nearside Front MIRROR BACKING MISSING

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 40,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged BACKING MISSING ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,540 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR CAP MISSING

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,062 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR CAP MISSING.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TEMPORARY REPAIR CARRIED OUT TO ACCIDENT DAMAGE OFFSIDE REAR 1/4

Fail 27 Mar 2017 38,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INBETWEEN TREAD (4.1.D.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR CAP MISSING.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TEMPORARY REPAIR CARRIED OUT TO ACCIDENT DAMAGE OFFSIDE REAR 1/4

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,819 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,937 miles

whinning noise drive belt area

Fail 27 Mar 2014 32,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

whinning noise drive belt area

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,191 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 27,940 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS JUST OVER HALF WORN.

NSR TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,940 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS JUST OVER HALF WORN.

NSR TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,341 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,390 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 16,532 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,400 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 HKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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