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BD53 RHA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,606 mi
Last recorded114,606 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 114,606 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 114,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 108,231 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 108,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,586 miles

advise monitor tyres front and nearside rear low on tread

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Dec 2016 95,737 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 95,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,781 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 83,781 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,047 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the wall not to the cords

Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,849 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 64,849 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,790 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,256 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,665 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 40,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,840 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 29,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,393 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,986 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,556 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,137 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 RHA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RHA, 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 RHA registered?

BD53 RHA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is BD53 RHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 RHA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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