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BF53 GKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,558 mi
Last recorded32,558 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 32,558 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 32,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,285 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,828 miles

all four tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 17 Oct 2015 10,241 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 4,782 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 909 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,272 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,079 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,150 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,414 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,775 miles

front wipers blades smearing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,067 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,629 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 GKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GKJ, 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 GKJ registered?

BF53 GKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is BF53 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 GKJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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