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BV53 PYD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,715 mi
Last recorded121,715 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 PYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 121,715 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 121,715 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,478 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 113,478 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,869 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

powersteering pump noise but no leaks

Fail 31 Jul 2015 102,868 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

powersteering pump noise but no leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,433 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 91,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,228 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 79,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,612 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,274 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,295 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,352 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 PYD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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