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BD53 VCP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

227,726 mi
Last recorded227,726 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 227,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 227,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 200,854 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 173,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 165,187 miles

o/s door mirror glass is damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2009 144,318 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 123,543 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 109,034 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 109,034 miles

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 19 Dec 2007 105,020 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 104,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 104,447 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 80,615 miles

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

offside handbrake cable guide bracket is missing

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 VCP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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