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BD53 BTX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,795 mi
Last recorded124,795 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 124,795 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 124,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 116,442 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 106,780 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 106,796 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

DASH WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE OVER FILLED WITH OIL

Pass 23 Nov 2009 96,906 miles

nearside and offside front tyres approaching wear markers

Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,675 miles

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

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

light corosion appearing on rigid brake pipes

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,466 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,548 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 69,532 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 BTX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 BTX registered?

BD53 BTX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BD53 BTX safe to buy?

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