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BV53 ULY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,522 mi
Last recorded81,522 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ULY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2015 81,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,685 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2014 74,684 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,776 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 14 Feb 2013 70,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,045 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front bumper

front & rear tyres different sizes

front grill insecure

nearside front fog lamp insecure

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear discs corroded & scored

Fail 20 Jul 2011 54,034 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front bumper

front & rear tyres different sizes

front grill insecure

nearside front fog lamp insecure

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear discs corroded & scored

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,021 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 38,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 6,068 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 5,978 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,426 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 ULY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULY, 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 ULY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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