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BD53 RGO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,199 mi
Last recorded93,199 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,199 miles

Engine oil leaks cam cover area

Fail 7 Jan 2021 93,199 miles

Emissions not tested Idle speed too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Engine oil leaks cam cover area

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,349 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake pad springs not fitted correctly

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,091 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,694 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Off side front tyre getting low 195/60/15

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Jan 2018 83,694 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Off side front tyre getting low 195/60/15

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jan 2017 79,214 miles

Off side rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 79,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Off side rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,989 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 69,989 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,210 miles

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

damage to o/s/front tyre sidewall(no cords).

Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,201 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to o/s/front tyre sidewall(no cords).

Fail 3 Jan 2013 58,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,093 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,631 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 43,631 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,877 miles

front n/plate cracked.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,817 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 20,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 12,911 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,361 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 RGO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RGO, 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 RGO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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