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BF53 LHT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,413 mi
Last recorded121,413 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 121,413 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 111,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,279 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 103,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 90,469 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,154 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 51,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,538 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 39,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LHT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

BF53 LHT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BF53 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 LHT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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