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BF53 GUE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,435 mi
Last recorded125,435 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 125,435 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 8 Jun 2019 125,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,720 miles

suspension bushes perished

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2018 117,719 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

suspension bushes perished

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2017 111,981 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion Floor has corrosion near the nearside sill has been marked yellow (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,230 miles

VEHICLES INTERNAL ADJUSTER RESET TO CHECK HEADLAMP AIM.

Fail 2 Jun 2016 108,227 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DIP BEAM. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect MAIN BEAM. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Nearside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside Front TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

VEHICLES INTERNAL ADJUSTER RESET TO CHECK HEADLAMP AIM.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 105,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,236 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f wiper blade slight split edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,521 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 71,520 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,804 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,381 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,967 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,378 miles

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 GUE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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