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BV53 UYM

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,531 mi
Last recorded109,531 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,531 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 109,531 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,240 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 89,956 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 89,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 79,958 miles

horn sound is getting weak but audiable

Fail 16 Nov 2013 79,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

horn sound is getting weak but audiable

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,898 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 68,871 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,418 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 58,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 47,415 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 47,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,774 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,374 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,778 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,751 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 13 Sep 2006 22,387 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 19,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 19,271 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 UYM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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