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BV53 OGU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,634 mi
Last recorded80,634 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,349 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,087 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 17 Sep 2013 55,848 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,795 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,146 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,146 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,753 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 27,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,579 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,634 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,303 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,766 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 OGU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

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

Is BV53 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 OGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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