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BV53 PFD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,212 mi
Last recorded78,212 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 PFD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,212 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 78,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,520 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 70,519 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,155 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 63,151 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,478 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,512 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 47,502 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,059 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,919 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 30,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,208 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 21,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,765 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 PFD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

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

Is BV53 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 PFD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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