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BD53 RBU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,816 mi
Last recorded92,816 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 92,816 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 92,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 82,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 71,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,492 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,148 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,106 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 RBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

BD53 RBU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is BD53 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 RBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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