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BF53 LGC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,409 mi
Last recorded147,409 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 147,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 138,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 130,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 122,865 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017 114,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2016 104,957 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 100,763 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2014 96,828 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 92,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,074 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 88,111 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 78,897 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,814 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 63,814 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,785 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 LGC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

BF53 LGC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is BF53 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 LGC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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