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BD53 PXC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,271 mi
Last recorded99,271 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,271 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 99,269 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,935 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 89,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,435 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 82,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,342 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 76,342 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake pipes corroded.

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,728 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,418 miles

poss exhaust leak from flexi pipe.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,456 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 59,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,900 miles

play in o/s front track rod end.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,502 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,230 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 33,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,929 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 PXC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PXC, 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 PXC registered?

BD53 PXC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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