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BD53 HLZ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,585 mi
Last recorded105,585 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,585 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 105,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,277 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,139 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 100,482 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,330 miles

light corosion under vehicle

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2014 97,330 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

light corosion under vehicle

o/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2013 88,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all springs corroded

front tyres cracked

Fail 18 May 2013 88,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all springs corroded

front tyres cracked

Pass 1 May 2012 81,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 74,968 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 74,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 71,957 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,957 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,976 miles

Handbrake lever nearly at end of reserve travel.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,549 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,413 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 HLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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