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BF53 GKO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,358 mi
Last recorded134,358 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 134,358 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank split slight leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2019 134,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure bulging at ferrule to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure bulging at ferrule to rigid pipe (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired 2 plates on sill tacked on requires seam welding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak expansion tank split slight leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2017 125,219 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 118,601 miles

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,987 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,014 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 100,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat

Fail 16 Feb 2011 74,384 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat

Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,394 miles

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

different size tyres front/rear

Fail 15 Feb 2010 61,393 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

different size tyres front/rear

Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,457 miles

air bag warning light is on

o/s/r fog light lens broken

slight buckle on n/s/f roadwheel (inner rim)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 51,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light is on

o/s/r fog light lens broken

slight buckle on n/s/f roadwheel (inner rim)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,419 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 32,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres slightly wearing unevenly (continental 195/60r1588v)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,508 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 GKO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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