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BG52 HEV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

77,366 mi
Last recorded77,366 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 77,366 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 77,366 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 76,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 76,591 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 75,746 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2023 75,008 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play Both Sides

Pass 30 Jun 2022 74,632 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2021 73,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 73,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded And also the rear fuel pipes

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 72,529 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,258 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,997 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,166 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2015 64,640 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 60,009 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,009 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,204 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,308 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,322 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,439 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 29,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,297 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 16,275 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 HEV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

BG52 HEV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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