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BT53 EUA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,577 mi
Last recorded124,577 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 124,577 miles

underneath body and suspension components rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2026 124,576 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underneath body and suspension components rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2025 123,629 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 121,602 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 121,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 119,679 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 119,679 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,977 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 118,977 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 114,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under Carriage Rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2020 108,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,378 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,690 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2018 97,690 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,745 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 91,742 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,488 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,486 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,169 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,857 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 73,857 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 69,653 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 69,653 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 65,392 miles

N/S front tyre worn to approx. 2mm. Legal limit 1.6mm.

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,392 miles

N/S front tyre worn to approx. 2mm. Legal limit 1.6mm.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 59,272 miles

engine oil level on min

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,272 miles

engine oil level on min

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,963 miles

clutch very worn

Fail 12 Nov 2009 52,963 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

clutch very worn

Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,815 miles

wipers dont self park

Fail 17 Nov 2008 46,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers dont self park

Pass 17 Nov 2007 41,314 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,173 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 35,173 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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BT53 EUA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BT53 EUA, 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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BT53 EUA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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