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BV53 RJU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

19,626 mi
Last recorded19,626 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 RJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 19,626 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 19,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 19,346 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 19,188 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 19,188 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 19,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,724 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 18,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 18,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2019 17,676 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 17,587 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 17,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,254 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 17,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 16,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front fog lamp not connected.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2015 16,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front fog lamp not connected.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 16,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 May 2014 16,805 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 16,394 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 16,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,885 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 15,885 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front wipers split

Pass 14 May 2010 15,555 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 15,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,135 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,707 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 8,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 5,896 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 RJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RJU, 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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What year was BV53 RJU registered?

BV53 RJU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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