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BF53 EHM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,913 mi
Last recorded112,913 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 EHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 112,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 112,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,700 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 110,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 108,025 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension very rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2024 108,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension very rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2023 104,852 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear and n/s and o/d front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s, front and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension quite rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2023 104,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear and n/s and o/d front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s, front and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension quite rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,333 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2022 101,333 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,547 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,939 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,884 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,569 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,382 miles

n/s front wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 39,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,827 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,325 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 4,239 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 3,724 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 2,621 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 EHM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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