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BV53 RLY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,929 mi
Last recorded122,929 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 122,929 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 122,926 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 111,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 104,248 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,612 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,325 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 90,216 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,167 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,910 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,999 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,525 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,825 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 28,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,569 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,023 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,295 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 RLY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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