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BD53 BHZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,267 mi
Last recorded147,267 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 146,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 133,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 133,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 129,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 124,110 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 124,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 118,732 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 118,732 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,398 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 106,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 100,476 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 100,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe breaking up

o/s/f wiper splitting

Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,736 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 87,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level on min

offside front brake pads low

Fail 24 Jan 2012 81,347 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre and bald on outer edges

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,347 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre and bald on outer edges

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 14 Jan 2011 73,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,280 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,380 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 55,880 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,324 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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BD53 BHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BHZ, 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 BHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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