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BF53 GWM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,967 mi
Last recorded37,967 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 37,967 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Aug 2025 37,464 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,585 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 34,480 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,879 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE BADLY CRACKING

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 26,991 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 24,364 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 20,136 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

STEERING RACK NOISY ON FULL LOCK

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 13,687 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 9,082 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 8,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 7,638 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 6,858 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 5,562 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 3,201 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 1,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,090 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,053 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 11,421 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 11,421 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 8,995 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 GWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GWM, 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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What year was BF53 GWM registered?

BF53 GWM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BF53 GWM safe to buy?

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