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BV53 OJH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

28,408 mi
Last recorded28,408 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OJH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 28,408 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 28,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 28,237 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 28,237 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,015 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 27,593 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 27,254 miles

Slight movement in o/s track rod to rack joint

Pass 11 May 2021 26,861 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 26,574 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 26,574 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,009 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 25,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 24,784 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 23,915 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 22,214 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 19,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 19,353 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 16,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 11,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,499 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 7,491 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 3,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 42,909 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,784 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,489 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 OJH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

BV53 OJH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BV53 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 OJH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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