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BD53 AYW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,003 mi
Last recorded153,003 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 AYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 153,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 148,719 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 143,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,194 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 134,083 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 134,083 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 127,946 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 111,210 miles

offside front balljoint gaitor deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 102,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 91,241 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,608 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,776 miles

damage on vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,340 miles

oil leak

damage in various places

front brake pads low

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split

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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BD53 AYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD53 AYW, 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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What year was BD53 AYW registered?

BD53 AYW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is BD53 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 AYW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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