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BV53 UXL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,057 mi
Last recorded74,057 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 72,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,381 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,839 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,198 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 63,595 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded rear

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear wiper blade sticking

windscreen damage zone in zone a less than 10mm damage in zone b also

Fail 2 Jul 2016 63,595 miles

Offside brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded rear

windscreen damage zone in zone a less than 10mm damage in zone b also

Fail 12 Mar 2016 63,568 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,773 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 62,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,513 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,685 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,549 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 48,549 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,049 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,066 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,433 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,433 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 13,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 13,040 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UXL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

BV53 UXL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BV53 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 UXL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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