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BD53 HCA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,212 mi
Last recorded147,212 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 147,212 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 140,033 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 132,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 120,977 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 105,421 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,390 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 87,390 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,499 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,962 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 HCA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 HCA registered?

BD53 HCA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BD53 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 HCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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