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BF53 KNU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,805 mi
Last recorded110,805 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2021 110,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,007 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 104,007 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 96,571 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 89,284 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inside and outside

slight play in o/side and n/side front lower arm bushes

Fail 18 Nov 2017 89,284 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing slightly on inside and outside

slight play in o/side and n/side front lower arm bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,830 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,865 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 76,865 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,037 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished 195/60/15

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,577 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 KNU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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