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BF53 EGD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,886 mi
Last recorded13,886 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 EGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 13,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 12,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 12,469 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 10,798 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 8,627 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 6,262 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 5,047 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 4,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 4,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Sep 2016 4,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 3,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

Exhaust - rear heat shield worn/ rattling

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

General corrosion to the majority of the underside

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 3,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

Exhaust - rear heat shield worn/ rattling

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

General corrosion to the majority of the underside

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 3,292 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2013 2,352 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 1,770 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,737 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 59,294 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 59,294 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 50,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine temp showing hot

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,256 miles

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

engine temp showing hot

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,765 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 42,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,323 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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BF53 EGD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF53 EGD, 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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BF53 EGD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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