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BD53 VLH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,696 mi
Last recorded144,696 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 144,696 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 144,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 138,272 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 138,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 137,502 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 134,651 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 134,649 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 128,952 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

water leak

Fail 6 Sep 2019 128,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear coil springs corroded

heat shields loose

oil leak

water leak

Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Multiple points of rust under vehicle

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 114,320 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 114,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,372 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 102,312 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,835 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,598 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,524 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,868 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,611 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,627 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,504 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,504 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,222 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 VLH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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