MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi coupling (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi coupling (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger bar broken (6.1.2 (a))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine breather pipe split
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 ULK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 ULK, 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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What year was BV53 ULK registered?
BV53 ULK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2003.
Is BV53 ULK safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV53 ULK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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