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BD53 HFN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,978 mi
Last recorded76,978 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,978 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 66,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 61,297 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,836 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 51,040 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,731 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,858 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 41,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,402 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,873 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,938 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 HFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

BD53 HFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is BD53 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 HFN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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