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BD53 PXE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

183,542 mi
Last recorded183,542 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 183,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 183,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2021 175,748 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 175,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Strong Advise; Offside front tyre badly worn @ outer edge [almost ty tyre cords]]

Pass 4 Aug 2020 168,777 miles

Advise; Fuel tank strap corroded.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [at both sides @ trailing arm via inner body sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [at both sides] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 168,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Advise; Fuel tank strap corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [at both sides @ trailing arm via inner body sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [at both sides] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 161,626 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides rear inner sill sections are corroded both sides rear inner sill sections are corroded in prescribed areas for suspension and seat belts

Pass 12 Jul 2018 154,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 149,800 miles

exhaust blow from manifold area

front discs coroded on inner edges

front to rear brake pipe coroded at rear joint

play in o/s/r antiroll bar link bushes

slight play in both sides inner steering rack joints

Fail 26 Jul 2017 149,771 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow from manifold area

front discs coroded on inner edges

front to rear brake pipe coroded at rear joint

play in o/s/r antiroll bar link bushes

slight play in both sides inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Aug 2016 136,250 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 136,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,974 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 121,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 113,119 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on the outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2014 113,111 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre has cut on the outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,169 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,890 miles

nsf tyre worn inner tread and tread generally low - suggets replaced and wheel alignment checked

Fail 8 Nov 2012 89,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre worn inner tread and tread generally low - suggets replaced and wheel alignment checked

Pass 19 Nov 2011 75,282 miles

anti roll bar links have slight play

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 18 Nov 2011 75,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti roll bar links have slight play

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,643 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 55,641 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,493 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking outer side wall and treads

Fail 7 Nov 2008 38,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,378 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 PXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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