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BD53 VGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,131 mi
Last recorded110,131 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 110,131 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 110,131 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,530 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 98,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,834 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 82,638 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 82,633 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,301 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,698 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,294 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre perished and tread close to legal limit

Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre perished and tread close to legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,378 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Nov 2014 44,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,131 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,511 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 42,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,365 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,103 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 38,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,810 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,280 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,957 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,319 miles

slight cracking between tread on both rear tyres

Fail 23 Nov 2007 25,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight cracking between tread on both rear tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,962 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 VGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

BD53 VGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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