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BV53 RZG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,785 mi
Last recorded171,785 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 RZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 171,785 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 168,981 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 110,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,481 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 94,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 75,770 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 75,770 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,626 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,626 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,475 miles

Car tested under wet conditions

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 40,808 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,972 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,878 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 17,877 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 9,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 8,258 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 RZG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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