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BT53 UFW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,786 mi
Last recorded84,786 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 84,786 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,129 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,335 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,170 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 79,170 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,398 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 78,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,247 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,784 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 73,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 69,308 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,093 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,635 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,729 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,033 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,006 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,468 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,817 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,721 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,821 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 UFW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UFW, 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 BT53 UFW registered?

BT53 UFW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is BT53 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 UFW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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