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BV53 VDK

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,350 mi
Last recorded126,350 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,350 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 126,346 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow hook (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light set front side lights on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 118,895 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 2.18mm legal limit is 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 118,888 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 2.18mm legal limit is 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 111,622 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 100kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 111,534 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pre cat flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure crown deforming in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached leading, trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective hooks on cat detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 100kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 103,316 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2016 95,330 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 95,330 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 89,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged affecting the view to the rear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 80,363 miles

Advise nearside mirror glass cracked but does not affect view to rear.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 80,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise nearside mirror glass cracked but does not affect view to rear.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 27 Oct 2011 57,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,047 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,058 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 36,889 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 36,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,696 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 25,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 2 Nov 2007 14,131 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 14,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 3,884 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 3,414 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 VDK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VDK, 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 VDK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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