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BD53 VGC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,580 mi
Last recorded123,580 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 123,580 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 105,646 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

attention to handbrake travel.

nearside mirror loose.

wear on inner edge of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 97,981 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

attention to handbrake travel.

wear on inner edge of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,854 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,840 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 65,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,445 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,182 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 VGC 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 84.6%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

BD53 VGC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is BD53 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 VGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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