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BD53 ZDU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,770 mi
Last recorded86,770 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,770 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn unevenly inner edges

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 86,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyre treads worn unevenly inner edges

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 86,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2013 75,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2013 75,318 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,507 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,630 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,656 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 30,656 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 ZDU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

BD53 ZDU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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