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BV53 UXN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,023 mi
Last recorded96,023 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 96,023 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 94,673 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 93,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,284 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,071 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 90,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 87,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,229 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,262 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 81,262 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,894 miles

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

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

both front brake disks lipped

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,871 miles

Oil leak

both front brake disks lipped

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,004 miles

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

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

both front brake disks slightly lipped

Fail 7 Feb 2014 73,004 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front brake disks slightly lipped

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,582 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,177 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,745 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,355 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,365 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,059 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,957 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 UXN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 UXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV53 UXN?

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What year was BV53 UXN registered?

BV53 UXN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BV53 UXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 UXN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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