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BD53 FGP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,145 mi
Last recorded129,145 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FGP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 129,145 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 125,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 119,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 113,928 miles

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

windscreen has damage on offside outside swept area

Fail 14 Nov 2011 113,928 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

windscreen has damage on offside outside swept area

Pass 18 Oct 2010 97,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management warning light on

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,840 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,328 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,635 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,050 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 FGP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

BD53 FGP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BD53 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 FGP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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