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BV53 VCW

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,719 mi
Last recorded65,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,719 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2025 65,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Spring Carrier Unsafe modifications include: welded repairs (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not welded in accordance with regulations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Spring Carrier Unsafe modifications include: welded repairs (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and related suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 61,788 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 61,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 59,499 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 59,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 56,977 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,948 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

subframes/suspension components corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2020 53,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

subframes/suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Dec 2019 52,076 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 50,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 49,837 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 49,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (flexi hose) (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear trailing arms slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,927 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 18 Oct 2016 47,927 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,163 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 46,163 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,448 miles

front and rear springs have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,329 miles

front discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,488 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 35,488 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 32,115 miles

offside rear tyre cracked but no cords exposed

Fail 28 May 2010 28,962 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2010 28,962 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2009 25,422 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,284 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 16,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 15,407 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 VCW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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