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BX53 OXD

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,858 mi
Last recorded149,858 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 149,858 miles

Both nearside and offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 147,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 143,089 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 135,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,927 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 100,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,876 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,648 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,502 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,294 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 34,995 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,995 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,201 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,752 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,070 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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BX53 OXD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BX53 OXD, 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 BX53 OXD registered?

BX53 OXD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is BX53 OXD safe to buy?

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