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BF53 GGY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests37 (22 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate59.5%

Mileage

129,598 mi
Last recorded129,598 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 129,598 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 126,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 124,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease through small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 124,850 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease through small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 122,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 122,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 117,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 117,627 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 108,059 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2019 108,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (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 Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,622 miles

fuel filler pipes very heavily corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 103,622 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light goes out when brakes applied (1.1.A.3f)

fuel filler pipes very heavily corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 100,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 93,927 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 93,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2014 86,888 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 86,888 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 81,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 72,848 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in n/s front steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Oct 2012 72,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in n/s front steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Nov 2011 66,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,805 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,406 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 62,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 50,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,726 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,465 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 26,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 18,918 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,918 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,952 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 16,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in tyre

Fail 2 May 2006 16,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre is on 1.6mm

Pass 2 May 2006 16,338 miles

o/s/f tyre is on 1.6mm

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 GGY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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