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BF53 LHY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,606 mi
Last recorded131,606 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 131,606 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear scilencer missing

exhaust sheild shield loose but not inscure

Fail 13 Aug 2018 131,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear scilencer missing

exhaust sheild shield loose but not inscure

Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,170 miles

engine mill light on

exhaust bracket broken but not inscure

exhaust rear scilencer missing

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear number plate faded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 119,170 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine mill light on

exhaust bracket broken but not inscure

exhaust rear scilencer missing

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear number plate faded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,975 miles

engine man light on

exhaust braket broken

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pads becoming low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

o/s/r outer sill weak

wear in front bake discs

Fail 8 Aug 2016 107,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine man light on

exhaust braket broken

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pads becoming low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

o/s/r outer sill weak

wear in front bake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,659 miles

eml on

front tyres wearing on inside edge

slight corrosion front discs

Fail 21 Aug 2015 98,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

eml on

front tyres wearing on inside edge

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,031 miles

Engine Mil light on.

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 116,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine Mil light on.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 110,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine light on.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 110,126 miles

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

engine light on.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

the os front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2012 100,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

the os front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2010 76,710 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

offside and nearside front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,710 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2009 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,824 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,722 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 LHY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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