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BF53 KLP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,239 mi
Last recorded45,239 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 45,239 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 45,234 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 45,197 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 45,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 45,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 45,017 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 45,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 44,727 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 42,909 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 42,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 42,420 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 42,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,510 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,875 miles

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

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

o/s/ns front tyres worn from inner shoulder

Pass 4 Jan 2016 38,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 35,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 32,993 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2010 31,260 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,262 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 KLP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KLP, 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 KLP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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