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BV53 UTO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,065 mi
Last recorded147,065 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 147,065 miles

both rear tyres near limit

n/s handbrake poor

play in o/s track rod end

rust forming n/s outersill panel

Pass 12 Dec 2013 138,178 miles

handbrake poor operation slight binding

Pass 18 Dec 2012 131,473 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 128,934 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 122,798 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded but servicable at present

Fail 28 Sep 2010 122,798 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded but servicable at present

Pass 27 Jul 2009 118,050 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 109,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 106,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 91,178 miles

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

tread cracking on offside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,446 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 UTO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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