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BD53 HGC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,351 mi
Last recorded99,351 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,351 miles

Heavily under sealed

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe and nut (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on chassis / members and sills

corrosion on exhaust system and heat shield insecure

corrosion on rear suspension frame

movement at both front axle rear wishbone bushes

nearside head light pattern poor

rear suspension trailing arm front bushes starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion / rust on all brake discs

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Fail 11 Nov 2017 93,112 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe and nut (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on chassis / members and sills

corrosion on exhaust system and heat shield insecure

corrosion on rear suspension frame

movement at both front axle rear wishbone bushes

nearside head light pattern poor

rear suspension trailing arm front bushes starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion / rust on all brake discs

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,084 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,049 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,049 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 79,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,218 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,578 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,599 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 57,599 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,427 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 36,937 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,937 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 11 Jul 2007 31,550 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,786 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 HGC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

Is BD53 HGC safe to buy?

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