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BV53 HNG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,282 mi
Last recorded95,282 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 95,282 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2019 95,274 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear by brackets (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail mount broke away from shocker (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 91,261 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested exhaust has a major leak on downpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and front rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017

inner edge wear both rear tyres. one of two exhaust mounts broke off.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,285 miles

WEAR FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES

Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

WEAR FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES

Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

gear box oil leaks.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,808 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKS OUTER WALLS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LEAK G-BOX

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,074 miles

REAR TYRES PASS FRONT OUTER WALLS CRACKS AND SCUFFED

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,272 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,664 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 67,664 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 58,802 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 47,339 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,264 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 HNG 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 HNG, 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 HNG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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