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BF53 GGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

63,977 mi
Last recorded63,977 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 63,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 63,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 49,289 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,523 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 47,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,765 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,060 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,805 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,918 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016
Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,491 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,962 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,548 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,461 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,270 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 19,224 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 16,529 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 10,499 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,216 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 GGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ registered?

BF53 GGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is BF53 GGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 GGZ shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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