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BV53 HLJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,932 mi
Last recorded57,932 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 57,932 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 57,932 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 56,743 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake disk (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 55,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 54,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 52,196 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,545 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler and breather pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 50,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 49,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 47,403 miles

Offside mirror assy damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 47,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside mirror assy damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal pads worn

o/s mirror assy damaged and n/s mirror backing missing

Fail 1 Sep 2016 45,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal pads worn

o/s mirror assy damaged and n/s mirror backing missing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,497 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch and brake pedal pads worn

o/s mirror assy damaged and n/s mirror backing missing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 43,497 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch and brake pedal pads worn

o/s mirror assy damaged and n/s mirror backing missing

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,431 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 3.5 mm

Fail 21 Aug 2014 41,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn 3.5 mm

Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,158 miles

n/s/r tyre 3.5mm outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 39,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre 3.5mm outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,810 miles

o/s and n/s/r trailing arm bushes worn no play

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play under load

Fail 20 Aug 2012 36,810 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f lower ball joint dust boot split

o/s and n/s/r trailing arm bushes worn no play

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play under load

Fail 18 Aug 2011 34,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s & n/s lower arm ball joint dust covers split.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s & n/s lower arm ball joint dust covers split.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,785 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,964 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 28,963 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,920 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,271 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,215 miles

both front link arm top gaiters split

both rear tyres have screws in treads

Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,448 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 HLJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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