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BD53 VCU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,927 mi
Last recorded145,927 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 145,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too low. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Too high. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Too High. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount broken/corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear/middle mount broken/corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 140,433 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front mount is corroded/broken still supported. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear/middle mount is corroded/broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 140,433 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front mount is corroded/broken still supported. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear/middle mount is corroded/broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 134,183 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 128,262 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 128,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 124,594 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 122,425 miles

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

air leak on manifold

Fail 1 Jun 2016 122,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

air leak on manifold

Pass 8 Jun 2015 119,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 117,625 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 107,516 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 97,640 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,056 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 66,404 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 37,387 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 37,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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