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BF53 GWO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,679 mi
Last recorded118,679 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 118,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased and oiled (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 116,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased and oiled (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 116,114 miles

Front TYRES BOTH BADLY SCUFFED OUTER WALLS

Front Upper coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded BULK HEAD BEHIND WIRING LOOM (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 116,024 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front TYRES BOTH BADLY SCUFFED OUTER WALLS

Front Upper coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded BULK HEAD BEHIND WIRING LOOM (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,943 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,336 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,157 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,655 miles

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

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 83,477 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,633 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,603 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,934 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT STILL LEGIBLE FROM THE REQUIRED DISTANCE.

OFF SIDE FRONT 1 OF 2 WASHER JETS IN NEED OF ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 17,811 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 25 Apr 2006 15,653 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 GWO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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