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BL53 ODC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,734 mi
Last recorded151,734 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ODC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 151,734 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 151,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 139,648 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 139,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 126,874 miles

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 126,874 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 118,661 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view borderline pass (8.1.2a)

front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 110,631 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 110,619 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 104,018 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,365 miles

front wipers spilt

reverse lamp inop

Pass 15 Oct 2011 91,331 miles

reverse lamp inop

Pass 11 Oct 2010 86,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 81,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,221 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 77,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,593 miles

Coolant leak from enigine area. †Oil leak from enigine area.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,971 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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BL53 ODC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ODC, 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 ODC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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