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BG52 CXV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,641 mi
Last recorded114,641 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 CXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 114,641 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported metal mounts broken (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under servo (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under servo (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear starting to age

Fail 14 Mar 2017 104,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear starting to age

Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,580 miles

slight blow at front flexi exhaust

slight roughness at o/s rear bearing

exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2016 95,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

slight roughness at o/s rear bearing

exhaust heatshields insecure

slight blo at front flexi exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

heatshield insecure

slight roughness in o/rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2015 86,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

heatshield insecure

slight roughness in o/rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 75,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,177 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 67,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,321 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake disc worn & lipped

rear offside tyre deep crackes & split in tread

Fail 29 Feb 2012 62,321 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake disc worn & lipped

rear offside tyre deep crackes & split in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,252 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

discs pitted

n/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,537 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 44,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,678 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 36,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 27,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes squeelingwhen brakes are applied

Fail 29 Feb 2008 27,895 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes squeelingwhen brakes are applied

Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,938 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm in places

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 CXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BG52 CXV, 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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BG52 CXV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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