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BD53 UXV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,075 mi
Last recorded115,075 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 115,075 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills + wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 100,930 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 100,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,320 miles

ns rear tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,400 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 63,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,864 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,287 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,544 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,850 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 UXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXV, 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 UXV registered?

BD53 UXV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is BD53 UXV safe to buy?

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