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BF53 LCU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,423 mi
Last recorded76,423 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,423 miles

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

Central heat shield loose

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,491 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 75,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,325 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 65,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,426 miles

Oil leak from gear box.

Power steering pump leaking.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,620 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,493 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,350 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,356 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,996 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 LCU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 LCU registered?

BF53 LCU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 LCU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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