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BV53 ULK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,124 mi
Last recorded141,124 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 141,124 miles

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 141,124 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 135,580 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 135,580 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 131,688 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 131,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 126,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 123,895 miles

engine breather pipe split

Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,216 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,401 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,673 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 52,518 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,333 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,835 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,303 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 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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