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BF53 GLK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,260 mi
Last recorded120,260 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 120,260 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2018 120,248 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,391 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 117,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,518 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,677 miles

slight blow from front flexi section of exhaust.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,895 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 84,735 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,897 miles

nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,066 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,303 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 58,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,715 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 41,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,669 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,548 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 31,547 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 21,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

wipers not self parking

Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,721 miles

wipers not self parking

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 GLK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GLK, 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 GLK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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