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BD53 BSY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,640 mi
Last recorded196,640 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 196,640 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 178,768 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 165,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 151,275 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 151,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 135,135 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 135,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

REQS. TRACKING

Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 124,998 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads begin: to wear on inner edges.

Fail 28 May 2014 124,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads begin: to wear on inner edges.

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2013 119,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2013 119,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 116,610 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 112,879 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 112,842 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 109,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 101,576 miles

Oil leak

engine management light displayed.

slight noise detected from offside front wheel when spun,no excessive play/wear found,requires further investigation.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 94,047 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 31 Oct 2006 71,975 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 BSY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BSY, 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 BSY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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