MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Centre rear seat belt and clasp removed at time of test
Engine coolant low
Various body damage
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Engine coolant low
Various body damage
Coil spring corroded Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drivers side mirror damage and passenger side body damage, not considered dangerous
Front exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front bumper damaged but still secure
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front bumper damaged but still secure
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside door mirror has been taped up .
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine management light on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Eml light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/F door damaged
coolant on min
eml light on
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant on min
eml light on
n/s/f door damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 HKT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 HKT, 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 HKT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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