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BD53 HLY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 124,603 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 124,603 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 114,377 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 114,377 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 107,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 107,173 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 102,002 miles

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 22 Jun 2012 102,002 miles

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

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,393 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 96,392 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

near side rear vrake disc badly corroded and scored

Pass 8 Jun 2010 91,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 77,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,615 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 53,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,861 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 HLY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY registered?

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

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