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BD53 VKG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

115,297 mi
Last recorded115,297 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 115,297 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 115,297 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arms both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both, (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,792 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 111,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded away (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 108,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill panel in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Inner sill panel in poor condition

coil spring corroded ALL 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2016 108,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill panel in poor condition

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner sill panel in poor condition

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,026 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,026 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,680 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 99,680 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 95,214 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 95,194 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,139 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 88,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,365 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 81,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,459 miles

rear seat folded preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,170 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 54,170 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,644 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,316 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 38,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre outside wall damaged

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 VKG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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