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BD53 AZX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,203 mi
Last recorded166,203 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 AZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 166,203 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 166,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 162,372 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 162,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 156,643 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 156,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 149,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 142,998 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 142,998 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 137,446 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 137,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 132,863 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 126,204 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 126,200 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 118,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 118,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 106,360 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 95,900 miles

offside rear tyre is slightly cracking on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,968 miles

Rear registration plate is of inferior manufacture.

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 AZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BD53 AZX, 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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BD53 AZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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