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BF53 GWV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

110,954 mi
Last recorded110,954 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 110,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 110,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 110,341 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 110,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 109,588 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front sub-frame covered with underseal

Rear under body covered with under seal

Pass 20 Oct 2022 108,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear under body covered with under seal

Pass 6 Nov 2021 107,670 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 107,670 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,065 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 106,057 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 7 Nov 2019 103,820 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 103,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2018 101,691 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2018 101,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,155 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 100,155 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 98,519 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,084 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,009 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 94,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,384 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,325 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,267 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,810 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,413 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 33,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 27,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,801 miles

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

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

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 GWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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