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BF53 GME

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,620 mi
Last recorded133,620 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 133,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear rear axel and suspension slightly corroded

slight oil leak engine and gear box

Fail 15 Sep 2022 133,615 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear rear axel and suspension slightly corroded

slight oil leak engine and gear box

Pass 9 Sep 2021 129,182 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 129,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,880 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 121,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 107,372 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,077 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,230 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,301 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,656 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,570 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,996 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,015 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 21,015 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,636 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 15,636 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 GME is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GME, 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 GME is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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