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BV53 OJC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,481 mi
Last recorded74,481 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,481 miles

EML on

NSR handbrake cable insecure.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficency only just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Power steering system noisy / pipes kick on lock to lock.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 74,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML on

NSR handbrake cable insecure.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering system noisy / pipes kick on lock to lock.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,569 miles

EM light on.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Knock from rear when driving.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,655 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 54,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 41,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,324 miles

Hydraulic clutch pipe at n/s of engine compartment begining to corrode.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 33,324 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hydraulic clutch pipe at n/s of engine compartment begining to corrode.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,306 miles

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE LEVER NOT RETURNING ALL THE WAY BACK

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETEROIRATED

REAR WIPER NOT CLEARING

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,953 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT FREE TRAVEL ON BRAKE PEDAL

Pass 19 Aug 2006 18,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OJC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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