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BM53 LCO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,766 mi
Last recorded206,766 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 206,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 192,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 178,338 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 164,395 miles

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

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

cover fitted engine +under the body

general under body wear

rear fuel pipe system slight corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2015 149,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 149,270 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 135,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,415 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 121,255 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 107,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 107,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2011 94,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,870 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,068 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 83,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,228 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,855 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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BM53 LCO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green 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 BM53 LCO, 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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BM53 LCO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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