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BF53 GKP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,087 mi
Last recorded24,087 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,087 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 21,914 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 21,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,184 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,418 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,795 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,087 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 11,045 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 8,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,674 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2012 4,406 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 2 miles

front coil spring slightly corroded

front to rear and rear brake slightly corroded

new speedo clock fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2011 57,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,528 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,671 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,132 miles

offside rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,044 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 GKP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GKP, 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 GKP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is BF53 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 GKP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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