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BD53 FKX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,270 mi
Last recorded94,270 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,065 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded and mounts thinning

front coil springs corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 77,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded and mounts thinning

front coil springs corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,595 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 75,595 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,213 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,044 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 59,612 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,612 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,472 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,045 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,256 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,941 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 24 Oct 2006 19,649 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 FKX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FKX, 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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What year was BD53 FKX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD53 FKX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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