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BD53 VJM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,993 mi
Last recorded49,993 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 49,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,140 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 35,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,377 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,146 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 10 Oct 2007 17,214 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 13,141 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 VJM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

BD53 VJM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is BD53 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 VJM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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