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BD53 FMP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,734 mi
Last recorded162,734 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FMP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 162,734 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 162,612 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 153,453 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on rear exh box

oil leaks

Fail 10 Oct 2015 153,453 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre exh shield insecure-rattle

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on rear exh box

oil leaks

Fail 6 Nov 2014 147,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 147,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 132,586 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 132,581 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2012 127,610 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 112,222 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 112,051 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,712 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,616 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 73,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

RIM DAMAGE TO NS/F ALLOY./ NS AND OS/F TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,442 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 59,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 51,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,060 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FMP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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