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BF53 GLZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

41,130 mi
Last recorded41,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 41,130 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat head rest missing

Revers lamp not working

Pass 15 Jan 2024 40,577 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Revers lamp not working

Rear Seat head rest missing

Fail 12 Jan 2024 40,572 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Revers lamp not working

Rear Seat head rest missing

Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 38,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear headrest missing

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 3 May 2019 37,149 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 37,016 miles

Nearside Front binding

Offside Rear bumper loose

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,623 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,314 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 34,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 33,051 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 32,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 32,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front disc faces slighty corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,619 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,944 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 25,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,319 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 23,319 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,658 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 21,649 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,259 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 16,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GLZ, 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 GLZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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