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BV53 OHC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Lpg 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,470 mi
Last recorded147,470 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 147,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all exhaust brackets badly rusted

front exhaust blowing

rear exhaust bracket corroded and rusted away

Pass 23 Aug 2012 128,384 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 128,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 115,419 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 115,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 97,166 miles

charging fault evident

nearside rear tyre wearing low and uneven

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,464 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,964 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 54,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 19,327 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 19,327 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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 OHC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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