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BD53 HFH

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,671 mi
Last recorded117,671 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 117,671 miles

Offside Front headlight lens damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2022 117,667 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlight lens damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2021 115,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 115,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm buah (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure rack gater (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

all round body work damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2019 111,279 miles

Front bonnet corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 111,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 107,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,525 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side rear drop links dust cover has slightly damaged (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak (slightly)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 104,519 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users offside front door not open fully & O/S/F wing has a damaged (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side rear drop links dust cover has slightly damaged (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak (slightly)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,501 miles

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 101,501 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,605 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 96,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,973 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,209 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,320 miles

Advise exhaust downpipe flexi joint worn.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,440 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 59,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,672 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,960 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,660 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,827 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 HFH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HFH, 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 HFH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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