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BF53 KMA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,164 mi
Last recorded49,164 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 49,164 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 49,146 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

underseal used on welding repairs

Fail 27 Feb 2025 45,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 39,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 39,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 35,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 35,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 33,359 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 33,356 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 28,416 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,150 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,622 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 22,622 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 20,416 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 20,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 14,459 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 9,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,177 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 7,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 6,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 5,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 4,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,325 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,905 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 KMA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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