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BV53 ULG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,491 mi
Last recorded141,491 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ULG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2021 141,491 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

stone chip in window screen

under vehicle covered in mud/ grime

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 138,021 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 134,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

break pipe covered with black spray

Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 129,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,589 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 120,348 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,938 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 106,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,184 miles

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)

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,184 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,558 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,699 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 58,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,182 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,904 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 23,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,934 miles

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

front brake pads are worn

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 ULG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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