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BV53 UKN

2003 Ford Focus

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,915 mi
Last recorded120,915 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 120,915 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sills area and difficult to inspect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 115,086 miles

Emissions not tested large blow on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 112,493 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 112,478 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 110,665 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 110,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,511 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 109,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,189 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 107,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 103,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,875 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,080 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,176 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,974 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 85,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 81,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,898 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,579 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,167 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 52,924 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,391 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 40,496 miles

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

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 UKN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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