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BV53 HUU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,580 mi
Last recorded110,580 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 110,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 109,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,607 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 93,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,032 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,130 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coolant level low [slight]

exhaust [middle box] deteriorated/corroded

nearside front tyre [cut in outer side wall]

power steering fluid low [slight]

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,567 miles

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

exhaust [middle box] deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,418 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,381 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 46,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,429 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,467 miles

both registration plates may be illegal

Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,898 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,525 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 HUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HUU, 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 HUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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