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BD53 HKC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,719 mi
Last recorded103,719 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,719 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view

offside rear tyre punctured

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 68,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 68,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,001 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 60,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,417 miles

A.B.S warning light was flashing on/off while engine running, cleared itself

Fail 20 Jan 2011 49,613 miles

ABS warning light came on with engine running at start of test, cleared - abs tested and working and light sequence correct.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber , edge worn

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,613 miles

ABS warning light came on with engine running at start of test, cleared - abs tested and working and light sequence correct.

brake pedal rubber , edge worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,063 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake peddel rubber worn

front wipers poor.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2010 43,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake peddel rubber worn

front wipers poor.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 35,139 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 35,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,043 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 25,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,507 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 16,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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 HKC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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