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BD53 FHV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,435 mi
Last recorded122,435 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 122,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 114,201 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 114,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,216 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,993 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 99,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 85,946 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil filter leaking.

Fail 30 May 2014 85,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil filter leaking.

Pass 3 May 2013 76,834 miles

Exhaust box corroded.

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape.

O/S front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,675 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 58,817 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc lipped & corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,105 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,289 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 39,727 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,964 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 FHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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