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BV53 UWY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,682 mi
Last recorded92,682 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 92,682 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle / all steering + components corroded corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 89,887 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under vehicle / all steering + components corroded corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 86,499 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

under vehicle / all steering + components corroded corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,421 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

under vehicle / all steering + components corroded corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 80,645 miles

all suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2020 78,319 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,341 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 75,341 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 71,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,966 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 65,966 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 59,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded M/cyl to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,095 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 52,090 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,543 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 37,749 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 37,349 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,884 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,531 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,004 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,943 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 13,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,318 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 UWY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

BV53 UWY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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