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BD53 BMZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,203 mi
Last recorded118,203 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 118,203 miles

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

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 118,203 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, abs pump to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 110,217 miles

mainline brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 110,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

mainline brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,407 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 95,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,882 miles

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)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,756 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Oct 2012 63,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,171 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,631 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,248 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,457 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,860 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 BMZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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