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BF53 GUK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,690 mi
Last recorded111,690 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,690 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,804 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,112 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 10 Sep 2015 94,305 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60R15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,600 miles

front brake diuscs heavily corroded and lipped on edges

n/s front tyre bald on edges and has cuts in tread 195/60R15

Fail 9 Sep 2014 85,600 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake diuscs heavily corroded and lipped on edges

n/s front tyre bald on edges and has cuts in tread 195/60R15

Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,292 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,284 miles

O/S/R tyre has a cut across centre of tread but no reinforcements present at time of test

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 70,284 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R tyre has a cut across centre of tread but no reinforcements present at time of test

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to N/S/R and O/S/R seats

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 59,699 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,876 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 27,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 19,428 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 GUK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GUK, 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 GUK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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