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BD53 HKT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,456 mi
Last recorded145,456 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 145,456 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 145,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 144,755 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,500 miles

Front bumper damaged but still secure

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 143,498 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 140,521 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside door mirror has been taped up .

Pass 3 Apr 2017 129,594 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 129,594 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,539 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,539 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 112,238 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 110,596 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,130 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 108,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,753 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,313 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 92,313 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,429 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 81,429 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,780 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 70,780 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2009 70,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 52,070 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,168 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 24,637 miles

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.

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 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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