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BX53 OYP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,249 mi
Last recorded110,249 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 110,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 110,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,449 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 107,449 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,405 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,226 miles

both front coil springs starting to corrode

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

chip to windscreen

o/s rear coil spring corroding

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2018 98,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front coil springs starting to corrode

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

brake fluid level low

chip to windscreen

o/s rear coil spring corroding

oil leak

signs of coolant leak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,241 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,371 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,542 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,161 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,269 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,402 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,004 miles

both rear tyres low tread

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,309 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,574 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 OYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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