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BD52 BDO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,550 mi
Last recorded86,550 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 BDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill has slight corrosion

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 86,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 76,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres also has wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,837 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,442 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 70,442 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,073 miles

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

slight cracking on o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,084 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 60,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,254 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,202 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,336 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,339 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,798 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 13,419 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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BD52 BDO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD52 BDO, 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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BD52 BDO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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