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BF53 GOK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GOK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2024 124,044 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension coroded in general

Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,533 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 103,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,019 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 92,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,808 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2017 76,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Dec 2015 57,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,734 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,776 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 34,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,573 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 34,573 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,130 miles

ofdfside front tyre outer side wall cracking (195/60 15)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,871 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 31,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers poor

Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,620 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,970 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 20,970 miles

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

disability controls fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,555 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 20,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GOK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GOK, 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 GOK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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