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BT53 RFO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,019 mi
Last recorded163,019 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 163,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 162,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 159,886 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 159,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 146,235 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 142,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 138,240 miles

All brake pipes greased

All coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 131,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 123,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 84,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,958 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 77,140 miles

parking brake warning switch malfunctioning.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,716 miles

parking brake switch malfunctioning

Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,550 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,988 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,664 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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BT53 RFO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT53 RFO, 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 RFO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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