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BX53 OYF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,886 mi
Last recorded135,886 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 135,886 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 135,843 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 132,235 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 132,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,306 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 129,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component insecure Bottle bracket broken. (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking Bottle area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Poorly repaired bracket loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring loose. (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad rattle clip lower not fitted correctly.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 126,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring loose (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 126,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad retaining clip fitted incorrectly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring loose (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,634 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 108,252 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,198 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,605 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,612 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,614 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,695 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,247 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,166 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,499 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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BX53 OYF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BX53 OYF, 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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BX53 OYF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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