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BL53 DKF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,104 mi
Last recorded47,104 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 47,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 47,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 43,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 43,360 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Not working as intended (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 42,822 miles

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

corrosion to both front hubs

corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,396 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,644 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 41,394 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 40,617 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 39,998 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 39,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,925 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 36,952 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,571 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,392 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,493 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,652 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,706 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,631 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 14,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BL53 DKF 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 83.3%.

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 BL53 DKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 DKF registered?

BL53 DKF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is BL53 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 DKF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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