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BV53 VCU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,714 mi
Last recorded66,714 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 66,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 63,243 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 60,251 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 57,126 miles

Nearside Outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,959 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,630 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 47,614 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

bonet damaged front bumper crossion sills closeing panles tyers front low

crossion on fule lines

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,434 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,731 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,029 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,476 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 64,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,070 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 45,911 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,911 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 VCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

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

Is BV53 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 VCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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