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BV53 UVO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 141,467 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 133,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 125,235 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 125,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,554 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate poor condition

inner front brake pads look low

wiper motor noisey, and doesn't park on its own

Fail 16 Jul 2012 114,554 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate poor condition

inner front brake pads look low

wiper motor noisey, and doesn't park on its own

Pass 18 Jul 2011 106,310 miles

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

front drop links worn

Fail 16 Jul 2011 106,310 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front drop links worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 97,936 miles

slight play in the n/s track rod end

the rear tyres are worn

Fail 23 Jul 2010 97,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight play in the n/s track rod end

the rear tyres are worn

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,216 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 89,216 miles

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

the main brake pipes are just starting to rust

Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 77,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,161 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 66,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front anti roll bar links knock slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2006 52,481 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 UVO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UVO, 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 UVO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BV53 UVO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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