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BV53 HPE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,139 mi
Last recorded55,139 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,139 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack in plate (6.3.1d)

Oil leak various ()

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,832 miles

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

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

poor condition of front brake disc's

poor wipers

Fail 9 Jul 2015 45,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

poor condition of front brake disc's

poor wipers

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,688 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 27,684 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 27,684 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 18,177 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 6,813 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,126 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,149 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 47,149 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front wipers not parking

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,622 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 25,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,784 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 13,725 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 HPE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

BV53 HPE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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