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BV53 RMU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

46,477 mi
Last recorded46,477 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 46,477 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 45,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 44,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened LOWER ARM UNDER SPRING SEAT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,818 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 44,811 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TOP SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroded around bracket

Fail 24 Aug 2022 44,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroded around bracket

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,095 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 44,087 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2020 43,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,074 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,974 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,577 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 39,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,723 miles

Both front Tyres have slight wear on inner and outer egdes

Fail 2 Sep 2016 32,723 miles

Both front Tyres have slight wear on inner and outer egdes

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,647 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 27,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 front (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 22,780 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,780 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,659 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 6,753 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 2,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,955 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,954 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 13 Aug 2008 27,024 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,113 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,492 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 RMU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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