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BD53 PXP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,178 mi
Last recorded187,178 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2014 187,178 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 187,178 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013
Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,441 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 29 Oct 2012 59,441 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,215 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 47,552 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,552 miles

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,294 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,772 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,170 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 PXP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 PXP registered?

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

Is BD53 PXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 PXP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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