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BD53 VBP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,143 mi
Last recorded70,143 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 70,143 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,553 miles

engine oil sight leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,547 miles

n/s/r light unit has slight damage causing minimal white light to be seen.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 60,547 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

n/s/r light unit has slight damage causing minimal white light to be seen.

n/s/r tyre perished and aged

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,777 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 53,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,468 miles

both front tyres deteriorated and perished

front brake discs deteriorated on braking surface

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 9 Dec 2011 44,412 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,412 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,384 miles

o/sf tyre cut on outer wall

o/sr tyre split around edge of tread and outer wall

travel in service brake pedal

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,799 miles

n/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

o/sf tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 22,831 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 VBP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

BD53 VBP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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