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BD53 VCJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,789 mi
Last recorded83,789 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,789 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 83,779 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,173 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

general oil leaks

Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

general oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2012 58,466 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,466 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,225 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 21 Apr 2010 47,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 47,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,200 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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 VCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VCJ, 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 VCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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