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BX53 OYH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,067 mi
Last recorded93,067 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,067 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,971 miles

n/s/r tyre is getting close to 2mm wear bars

Fail 26 Jan 2021 88,970 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre is getting close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,933 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 82,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 75,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge,tracking req. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

n/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm. tyre scrubbing inner edge.

n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm. tyre slightly perished

poor repair to wiper linkage

Fail 28 Dec 2018 75,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. tyre badly scrubbed on inner edge,tracking req. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

n/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm. tyre scrubbing inner edge.

n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm. tyre slightly perished

poor repair to wiper linkage

Pass 28 Dec 2017 72,207 miles

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

corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low,3.6mm

Fail 28 Dec 2017 72,207 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 88v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low,3.6mm

Pass 30 Dec 2016 63,397 miles

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge 2mm

o/s/f headlamp has a poor beam image

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre tyre tread depth getting low,3-4mm and tyre perished 195/60/15

Fail 30 Dec 2016 63,397 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. 18" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge 2mm

o/s/f headlamp has a poor beam image

o/s/r tyre tyre tread depth getting low,3-4mm and tyre perished 195/60/15

Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both,upper (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wiper blade split 18"

o/s/f tyre low on outer edges 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre perished 195/60/15 88v

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 59,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 56,337 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

wipers dont park automatically

wipers split

Fail 29 Dec 2012 52,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner treads.tracking advised..(195/60r15)

o/s/f tyre wearing very low on inner tread(slightly bolding).

Pass 29 Dec 2012 52,640 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner treads.tracking advised..(195/60r15)

o/s/f tyre wearing very low on inner tread(slightly bolding).

Pass 30 Dec 2011 48,795 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,712 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 38,570 miles

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

sn/s/r tyre starting to poerish on outyer shoulder

Fail 30 Dec 2009 38,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sn/s/r tyre starting to poerish on outyer shoulder

Pass 2 Jan 2009 33,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,553 miles

n/s/rear seat belt used to secure child seat part exam'only possible

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 OYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BX53 OYH, 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 OYH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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