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BV53 UCW

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,867 mi
Last recorded109,867 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 109,867 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 99,046 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 86,624 miles

Nearside hand brake need attenasion

Fail 26 Aug 2013 86,622 miles

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

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

Nearside hand brake need attenasion

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 76,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,267 miles

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

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,859 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 61,859 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,329 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2008 47,074 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,076 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,295 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 UCW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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