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BG52 DDN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,374 mi
Last recorded72,374 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,374 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 72,374 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,711 miles

Fuel tank filler and vent pipes corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 69,691 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel tank filler and vent pipes corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 66,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 63,840 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 63,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,620 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,339 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 53,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,997 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,906 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 47,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,871 miles

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

Front discs worn

Fail 31 Jan 2011 37,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,140 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 14,032 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 13,432 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 13,432 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 DDN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DDN, 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 DDN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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