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BV53 USC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,044 mi
Last recorded167,044 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 USC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 167,044 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 167,044 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 156,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 156,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40R17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 146,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

baby seat fitted to rear unable to check belt

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 146,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

baby seat fitted to rear unable to check belt

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,282 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel rim appears to have been repaired

Fail 8 Dec 2014 135,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel rim appears to have been repaired

Pass 29 Nov 2013 123,926 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 123,926 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 96,063 miles

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

exhaust front flexi pipe leaking

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil sump corroded and porous leaking oil

rear suspension arm bushes perishing

nsr tyre very poor condition wearing unevenly

Fail 29 Nov 2012 96,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust front flexi pipe leaking

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil sump corroded and porous leaking oil

rear suspension arm bushes perishing

nsr tyre very poor condition wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Dec 2011 87,259 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 87,259 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,088 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 67,086 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,876 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 55,876 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread distorted

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,332 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 46,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,417 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,633 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 USC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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