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BV53 UUY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,606 mi
Last recorded101,606 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 101,606 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 101,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 94,623 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 94,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 90,332 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,361 miles

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

n/s rear + o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

stains coming from around water pump area

Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,209 miles

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

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

rear suspension componants have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,348 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 71,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn thin

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,151 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 68,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,271 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,428 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 UUY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UUY, 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 UUY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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