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BF53 WAU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,992 mi
Last recorded179,992 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 179,992 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 172,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 164,206 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 164,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 152,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 152,708 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 144,400 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 144,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 134,291 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 134,291 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 126,783 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres just starting to split in walls

rear no.plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 117,754 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,503 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 105,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 91,133 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,627 miles

0/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,981 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,427 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,147 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 WAU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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