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BF53 WEJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,069 mi
Last recorded140,069 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 140,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 132,134 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 132,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 121,078 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front constant velocity gaiter slightly insecure and leaking grease

Fail 1 Feb 2018 120,899 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch cover (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front constant velocity gaiter slightly insecure and leaking grease

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and perished on outer sidewall and valve stem slightly perished

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 110,805 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 102,711 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 102,711 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 98,261 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,780 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 20 Dec 2011 82,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,146 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear pads worn low

Rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 17 Nov 2009 69,682 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,817 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 46,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,969 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,152 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 37,152 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

front brake discs worn

rear pads low and rear discs worn.

rear wiper blade split

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 WEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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