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BF53 LGL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,773 mi
Last recorded115,773 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 115,773 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 115,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,735 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,713 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 111,713 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,084 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 103,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 96,035 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,033 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 87,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre tread close to limit inner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,727 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,231 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,231 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 54,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 42,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 32,613 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 32,613 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 LGL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGL, 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 LGL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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