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BV53 HRF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,515 mi
Last recorded104,515 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,515 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 104,515 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,977 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 102,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,522 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,226 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 73,734 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,483 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,486 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,976 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,835 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,157 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,363 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,516 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,289 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,701 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,793 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 HRF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV53 HRF registered?

BV53 HRF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BV53 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 HRF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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