MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air leak on manifold
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BD53 VCU registered?
BD53 VCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 November 2003.
Is BD53 VCU safe to buy?
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