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BF53 LCJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,678 mi
Last recorded164,678 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 164,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (and suspension components) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank brackets corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2024 164,674 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (front to rear) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (and suspension components) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank brackets corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2023 159,569 miles

Fuel tank mounting strap corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 159,566 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank mounting strap corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

No reverse light. Not part of test for vehicle this age.

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 151,147 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 141,877 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 135,855 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 130,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 121,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,456 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,276 miles

Maybe due for cambelt replacement

Pass 18 Jun 2015 90,674 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

metal brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

ns hand brake lever on caliper not returning to stop

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,932 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes fluctuating, but not excessively

hand brake arms on calipers not returning to stops .advise slacken off hand brake cable a little

os and ns rear brake discs corroded

os rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 79,758 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,934 miles

vehicle has been stood

Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,895 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,286 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 58,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007
Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,624 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 LCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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