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BF53 WJG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,884 mi
Last recorded47,884 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WJG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 47,884 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,928 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded near front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 45,928 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to test due to brake hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure small bulge near ferrule (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system bulge burst during test (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded near front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion on flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,953 miles

Damage to offside rear quarter panel taped over,advise more permanent repair

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 41,871 miles

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,242 miles

Both trailing arm bushed starting to separate

Front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 38,230 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Outer handle stuck partially open (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also close to legal limit (2008) 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also close to legal limit (2008) 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both trailing arm bushed starting to separate

Front shock absorbers heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished dated 2008

front shock absorber casings corroded

front suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,676 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished 185/65/14 dated 2008

front subframe corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 32,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 31,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 31,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 185/65/14

o/s wiper blade torn

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/65/14

Fail 20 Feb 2015 27,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/65/14

Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,902 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,883 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced - Service and Park brake only just met required efficiency

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

Fail 21 Feb 2012 23,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,665 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn low 185-65-14

Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,207 miles

rear tyres perished 185-65-14

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,554 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,623 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wheel trim missing.

Fail 8 Aug 2006 15,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

n/s/f wheel trim missing.

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 WJG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WJG, 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 WJG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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