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BX53 OYV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,361 mi
Last recorded112,361 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,361 miles

slight drag at o/s/f wheel.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 112,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight drag at o/s/f wheel.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,398 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 90,398 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs poor condition.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 80,317 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,735 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 65,593 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 65,593 miles

Nearside 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 23 Dec 2009 58,744 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

long travel in hand brake for model

Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,608 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 50,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front pads breaking up and discs corroded

nearside mirror cracked

rear washer inoperative

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,896 miles

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

h/b travel

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,410 miles

FRONT PADS LOW? †REAR NO,PLATE DIS-COLOURED? †N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED? †

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY HIGH?R.B.I ADVISED?

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 OYV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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