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BD53 HFO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,428 mi
Last recorded85,428 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,428 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 85,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 81,671 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 81,671 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 76,106 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 66,194 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 66,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,170 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,545 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,337 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 46,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HFO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HFO, 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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What year was BD53 HFO registered?

BD53 HFO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BD53 HFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 HFO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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