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BF53 WHX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,378 mi
Last recorded152,378 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 152,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 147,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded /os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn in side edge

Pass 24 Oct 2017 143,087 miles

n/s rear tyre slight worn in side edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 143,087 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s rear tyre slight worn in side edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 138,768 miles

o/s rear tyre slight worn in side edge

Fail 29 Oct 2016 138,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre slight worn in side edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 130,474 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 130,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 122,025 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 122,025 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 114,424 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 114,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,974 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2012 102,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,036 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2011 88,036 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,846 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 11 Oct 2010 75,846 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,290 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 62,290 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,838 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,468 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 20,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WHX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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