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BV53 PKF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,142 mi
Last recorded68,142 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 PKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 68,142 miles

gear box oil leak

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,243 miles

Very slight blow manifold.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,994 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 66,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2013 66,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 66,665 miles

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,031 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,031 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,306 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise condition of front brake discs

Fail 2 Jul 2009 52,282 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,282 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,108 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,309 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 22,042 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 PKF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PKF, 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 PKF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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