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BD53 HFL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,769 mi
Last recorded80,769 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,769 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 74,742 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 74,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 66,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,671 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,283 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 60,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,667 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 52,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 48,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,136 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,925 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,018 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,678 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,077 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 9,462 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,084 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 HFL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HFL, 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 HFL registered?

BD53 HFL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BD53 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 HFL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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