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BD53 FON

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,012 mi
Last recorded130,012 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 130,012 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 129,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 123,723 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,168 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 115,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 112,026 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,248 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 109,248 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,683 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 103,683 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,947 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 98,947 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,469 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 93,417 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front in areas (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak at engine bay

Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,985 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,140 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 73,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,591 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

both front coil springs corrroding

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f steering track rod end cover slightly split

rear numbeer plate starting to perish

Fail 19 Oct 2012 64,591 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroding

both front coil springs corrroding

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f steering track rod end cover slightly split

rear numbeer plate starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,988 miles

n/s/r suspention coil spring corroding

o/s/f suspention coil spring corroding

o/s/r suspention coil spring corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,115 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 33,771 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,771 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,183 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,951 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 FON is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FON, 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 FON is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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