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BF53 GWD

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,185 mi
Last recorded39,185 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 39,185 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 39,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 33,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 33,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 30,153 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

engine light on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2020 30,153 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

engine light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 19,147 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 13,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 10,562 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 10,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML illuminated

Slight misfire

Pass 28 Oct 2015 7,931 miles

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

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

exhaust system knocking against floor

Pass 20 Oct 2014 4,038 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 4,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 2,524 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 2,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,480 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 60,469 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,664 miles

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

engine managment light illuminated on dash

front brake disks showing signs of wear

n/s front tyre low inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,756 miles

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

engine managment light illuminated on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,039 miles

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

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

Front number plate slight damage visible

O/s rear wheel bearing slight noise heard when rotated.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 42,039 miles

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

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

Front number plate slight damage visible

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s rear wheel bearing slight noise heard when rotated.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,266 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,341 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 GWD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GWD, 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 GWD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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