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BD53 FML

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,537 mi
Last recorded57,537 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 57,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 56,083 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension quite corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2024 56,071 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension quite corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s, front and back cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension quite corroded

all suspension quite corroded

n/s and o/s front drop link rubber boots are badly deteriorating

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 23 Oct 2023 54,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s, o/s, front and back cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension quite corroded

all suspension quite corroded

n/s and o/s front drop link rubber boots are badly deteriorating

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 21 Oct 2022 53,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 52,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 51,425 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 50,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 50,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front an d rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 48,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front an d rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,563 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,187 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,011 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 39,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,885 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,077 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,997 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,078 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 FML is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FML, 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 FML registered?

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

Is BD53 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 FML shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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