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BV53 UXP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,156 mi
Last recorded83,156 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 83,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 83,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 72,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 71,951 miles

Oil leak

engine management light stays on

Fail 19 Apr 2014 71,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management light stays on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres wearing low

engine management light on

offside rear tyre need air

Fail 26 May 2012 57,211 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil level on minium

Pass 26 May 2012 57,211 miles

Oil leak

oil level on minium

Pass 14 May 2011 49,572 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 42,438 miles

Advise:front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,997 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 33,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 26,450 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,257 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 UXP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UXP, 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

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What year was BV53 UXP registered?

BV53 UXP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BV53 UXP safe to buy?

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