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BG52 DCY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,425 mi
Last recorded100,425 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 100,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 95,209 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,169 miles

brake pipes corroded

various corrosion to underbody

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,539 miles

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

various corrosion to underbody

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,799 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,142 miles

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,308 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 74,308 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 68,542 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2009 64,045 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2008 58,941 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 58,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,381 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 36,635 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,822 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 DCY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DCY, 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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What year was BG52 DCY registered?

BG52 DCY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is BG52 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 DCY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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