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BV53 RUU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,002 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

clutch worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,004 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 77,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,241 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre out of shape.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 65,241 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

N/S/R Tyre out of shape.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 58,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,941 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,170 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

O/S/F Flexable brake pipe twisted slightly.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs corroded.

O/S/F Flexable brake pipe twisted slightly.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,672 miles

o/s/rear tyre has cracks on the outer shoulder

Fail 21 Jun 2011 38,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s/rear tyre has cracks on the outer shoulder

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,542 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 32,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,608 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 25,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,689 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,377 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 3,741 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 RUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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