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BF53 LHH

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,505 mi
Last recorded146,505 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LHH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2013 146,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 146,505 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 137,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play offside steering rack tie rod

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 137,917 miles

Slight play offside steering rack tie rod

Fail 11 Feb 2011 128,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 128,723 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 115,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 115,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 86,900 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2007 69,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,322 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 LHH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LHH, 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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What year was BF53 LHH registered?

BF53 LHH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is BF53 LHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 LHH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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