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BG52 DCO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,898 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 88,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,149 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,969 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,018 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,478 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 78,478 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,013 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,564 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 66,564 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,516 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,516 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 60,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 56,811 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 56,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 54,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 May 2011 53,770 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 51,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,398 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 47,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,792 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,899 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,032 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 41,032 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DCO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 DCO, 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 DCO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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