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BD53 VEK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,760 mi
Last recorded77,760 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 77,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 72,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension Corroded,

Pass 14 Dec 2022 64,887 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Front . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 60,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Front inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 55,272 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 55,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 52,252 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,253 miles

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

all tyres perished

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

offside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,596 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,978 miles

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

tyres perished

Fail 30 Jan 2017 46,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

tyres perished

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,950 miles

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

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,480 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 42,480 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,961 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 39,961 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,692 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front discs scored

managment light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,121 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 35,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,536 miles

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

horn poor

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jan 2011 32,536 miles

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

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

horn poor

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,538 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

rear number plate poor

Fail 26 Jan 2010 29,538 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm

rear number plate poor

Fail 28 Jan 2009 26,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes worn (nearside)

front tyres 2mm edges

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,031 miles

front brakes worn (nearside)

front tyres 2mm edges

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,092 miles

both nearside tyres worn outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,457 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 VEK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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