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BD53 VKP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,009 mi
Last recorded74,009 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 74,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,737 miles

both rear coil spring corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2013 60,248 miles

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear coil spring corroded

both rear tyres cracking

heavy corrosion to both front brake discs inner faces

Pass 8 Dec 2012 46,431 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner braking surface

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,120 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,633 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,716 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 195 / 60 / 15 V ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.......

EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,327 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,304 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 14,304 miles

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

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

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 VKP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 VKP registered?

BD53 VKP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is BD53 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 VKP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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