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BF53 EHT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,672 mi
Last recorded129,672 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 EHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 129,672 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2019 125,104 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 125,104 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 119,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,132 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 109,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,794 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,041 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 88,041 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,486 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,396 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 69,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear washer not working

wipers not self parking

Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,512 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 55,512 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,877 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,188 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 EHT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF53 EHT, 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 BF53 EHT registered?

BF53 EHT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BF53 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 EHT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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