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BL53 DDX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,277 mi
Last recorded179,277 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 179,277 miles

Front to rear brake pipes at bulkhead require attention

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

Various suspension components are corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 179,275 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front to rear brake pipes at bulkhead require attention

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

Various suspension components are corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 173,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 169,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 163,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 156,404 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 142,452 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise air bag lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 129,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 117,289 miles

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 103,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,248 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 89,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 86,573 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 86,573 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 66,551 miles

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

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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BL53 DDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL53 DDX, 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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BL53 DDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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