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Battery light is illuminated
EML Light on
Oil leak around engine ()
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery light is illuminated
EML Light on
Oil leak around engine ()
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)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
clutch pedal rubber worn
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
clutch pedal rubber worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
clutch pedal rubber worn.
nearside rear quarter panel dented
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
clutch pedal rubber worn.
nearside rear quarter panel dented
Heat shield over centre exhaust box insecure but not interfering. Advise service.
Heat shield over centre exhaust box insecure but not interfering. Advise service.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 GWA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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