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BV53 VCN

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,911 mi
Last recorded161,911 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VCN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 161,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 161,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished/cracked

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is corroded

slight leak from the steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2015 158,133 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 158,074 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 158,074 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust back box is corroded

front wiper blades are smearing

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2012 151,630 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 151,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 138,082 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 138,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 131,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 110,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,447 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 63,445 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,438 miles

INSIDE EDGES OF BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING.

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER TOP DUST COVER MISSING

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 VCN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel 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 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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