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BG52 CVA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,494 mi
Last recorded21,494 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 CVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 21,494 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 11,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009
Fail 3 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 87,911 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 69,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,242 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,573 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 53,573 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear suspension link arm bushes have slight separation

unable to see the bottom of both rear coil springs

Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,067 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 23,472 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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BG52 CVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG52 CVA, 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 BG52 CVA registered?

BG52 CVA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is BG52 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 CVA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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