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BD53 PUO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,894 mi
Last recorded50,894 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 50,894 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 50,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 44,920 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 44,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 39,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 39,303 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 23,295 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 17,526 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 10,231 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 8,094 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 6,603 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear suspension arms (coil spring holder suspension arms bushs that are worn are the ones closest to spring cups (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 6,603 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort both foot and hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating WELL WORN DISCS WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR LIPS discs worn below manufacturers recommended level (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort excessive hand brake travel with low o/s brake effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear suspension arms (coil spring holder suspension arms bushs that are worn are the ones closest to spring cups (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 5,182 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 2,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 180 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 26,025 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 26,025 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,637 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 20,921 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,904 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,209 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,385 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 12,973 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 PUO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PUO, 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 PUO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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