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BH53 FRS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,092 mi
Last recorded178,092 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH53 FRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 178,092 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 178,072 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2025 177,923 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 177,395 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 177,395 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 173,530 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 173,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edge & out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 161,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 152,636 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 152,636 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 133,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,191 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 7 May 2010 86,360 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 86,360 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 61,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,388 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 43,882 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,861 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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BH53 FRS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BH53 FRS, 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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BH53 FRS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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