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BV53 HUH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,087 mi
Last recorded157,087 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 157,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 157,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 156,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 156,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 147,488 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,936 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 23 Sep 2015 30,936 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,823 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,631 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,716 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,577 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,340 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,524 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,991 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 HUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HUH, 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 HUH registered?

BV53 HUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BV53 HUH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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