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BV53 UWL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,416 mi
Last recorded66,416 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,416 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,513 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil residue around engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working. failure item for vehicles first used from 1 September 2009

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 63,699 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,791 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

smell of fuel; suspect due to residue of work having being carried out; no evidence of leaks

upper/lower covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,118 miles

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

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

Oil leak under vehicle present ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,907 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,166 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,559 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,573 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 45,573 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,347 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,752 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,950 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,033 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,719 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 17,026 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 UWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 UWL, 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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What year was BV53 UWL registered?

BV53 UWL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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