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BD53 UJN

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,091 mi
Last recorded191,091 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 191,091 miles

Brake pedal and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers has slightly worn

Front number has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside front tyre has worn inner edge and Nearside front tyres has worn inner and outer edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower arms front mounting areas and both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2017 191,091 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing missing one wheel nut (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers has slightly worn

Front number has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside front tyre has worn inner edge and Nearside front tyres has worn inner and outer edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower arms front mounting areas and both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 183,687 miles

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 175,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mount has slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 160,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 145,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 129,402 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 127,441 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 105,582 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 105,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres low

sump pan badly corroded and leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,237 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 75,298 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 75,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both top intercooler pipes split and blowing out oil

Fail 2 Oct 2006 53,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,000 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 UJN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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