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BD53 FLL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,066 mi
Last recorded158,066 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FLL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 158,066 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 158,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken in two (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken central (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 150,919 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 147,317 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 142,908 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 137,525 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 137,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 131,738 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 125,848 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 121,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 121,627 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 106,264 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 106,264 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 87,562 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 87,562 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,148 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 72,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,528 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 FLL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLL, 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 FLL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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