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BD53 UFL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,595 mi
Last recorded83,595 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 83,595 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Handbrake lever has slight travel

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2025 83,595 miles

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Handbrake lever has slight travel

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, strongly advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,961 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

oil leak gearbox

rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 78,961 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension corroded

oil leak gearbox

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,613 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2023 74,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 70,676 miles

rear cradle corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2022 70,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear cradle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,483 miles

rear cradle corroded

slight water leak from bottom hose

Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 62,838 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 59,281 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,867 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,242 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,096 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,098 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,169 miles

nsf and osf road springs top coils very rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,168 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,355 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 15,167 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 11,620 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 UFL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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