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BV53 UKO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,474 mi
Last recorded112,474 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,474 miles

Clutch worn/slipping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 112,474 miles

Clutch worn/slipping

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 98,842 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 98,842 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction VISOR INSECURE (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working X2 NSF/OSF (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,348 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

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

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm WITH NAIL IN TYRE. STARTING TO MISSHAPE AND PERISHED. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO MISSHAPE AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,815 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 81,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,658 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 67,065 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,384 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,196 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear no plate deteriorating.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,869 miles

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)

front and rear numberplate backing debonding.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,588 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 UKO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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