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BF53 GSO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,236 mi
Last recorded78,236 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,236 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 72,992 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 72,992 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,555 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 68,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,237 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,749 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,775 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 55,739 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 52,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,671 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 42,244 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 35,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,245 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,387 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,067 miles

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

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 GSO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 GSO registered?

BF53 GSO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is BF53 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 GSO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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