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BF53 GWA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018

Battery light is illuminated

EML Light on

Oil leak around engine ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018

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 ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,711 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)

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2016 86,711 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,159 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 85,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,501 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 83,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013

Heat shield over centre exhaust box insecure but not interfering. Advise service.

Fail 23 Nov 2013

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,734 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 75,733 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,769 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 59,769 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,266 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,123 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 27,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 May 2006 23,271 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 23,271 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 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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