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BV53 PTX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,507 mi
Last recorded137,507 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 PTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 137,507 miles

Front front flexi corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

air pipe leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 109,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,661 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,753 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 69,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 69,105 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,634 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 59,634 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,228 miles

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

front discs worn

wet day

Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,006 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 37,972 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,972 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 32,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,823 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,907 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

wipers not parking intermitent wipe

Pass 8 May 2006 16,031 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 16,031 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PTX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

BV53 PTX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BV53 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 PTX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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