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BF53 GHY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,472 mi
Last recorded100,472 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 100,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

Fail 26 Oct 2017 100,472 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

Pass 3 Nov 2016 97,464 miles

wipers do not self cancel

Fail 3 Nov 2016 97,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers do not self cancel

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,050 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,665 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 90,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,421 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,845 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,271 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 76,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,693 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,880 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,694 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,494 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,673 miles

N/S/F TYRE SMALL CUT ON SIDE WALL

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 45,673 miles

N/S/F TYRE SMALL CUT ON SIDE WALL

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 GHY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

BF53 GHY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BF53 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 GHY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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