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BF53 WHH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,768 mi
Last recorded53,768 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WHH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 53,768 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,096 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 50,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,410 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 44,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 37,458 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2017 37,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Detached (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,870 miles

All tyres have small cracks in outer sidewalls

All front suspension slightly corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Both offside front and rear tyres worn low

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 29,870 miles

All front suspension slightly corroded

All tyres have small cracks in outer sidewalls

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Both offside front and rear tyres worn low

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,743 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 29,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,508 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 29,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,505 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,309 miles

parking brake could be improved,

Fail 11 Nov 2010 27,309 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake could be improved,

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,824 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2008 24,444 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,645 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 WHH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHH, 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 WHH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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