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BV53 RVO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,488 mi
Last recorded148,488 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 RVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 148,488 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 148,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 137,751 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 123,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,019 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 107,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,199 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,199 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,192 miles

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

engine oil leaks suspect corroded sump

front pads worn thin

offside rear tyre nailed

rear pads started to wear thin

Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,192 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leaks suspect corroded sump

front pads worn thin

offside rear tyre nailed

rear pads started to wear thin

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,888 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 59,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,791 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,681 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 20,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 RVO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RVO, 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 RVO registered?

BV53 RVO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BV53 RVO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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