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BF53 LBN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,055 mi
Last recorded140,055 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 140,055 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 138,132 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 125,781 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 121,588 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar rubbers split.

Oil sump badly corroded and leaking oil.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 121,588 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar rubbers split.

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil sump badly corroded and leaking oil.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,273 miles

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

Sump corroded and leaking oil.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 115,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs and pads approx 1,000 miles left.

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

Sump corroded and leaking oil.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,159 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 108,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 102,766 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,163 miles

Handbrake is slightly high

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,889 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,431 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 LBN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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