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BG52 HFF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,968 mi
Last recorded172,968 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 HFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 172,968 miles

** Engine oil level below minimum **

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to the majority of the underside including subframes and suspension components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 172,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Zero effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

** Engine oil level below minimum **

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to the majority of the underside including subframes and suspension components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 161,190 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 161,181 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 148,844 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 148,216 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 132,730 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 120,908 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 114,053 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 105,161 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 98,435 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 9 Jan 2010 98,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

engine managment light on

Pass 17 Jan 2009 92,769 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,699 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 57,342 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres on leagel limits

Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,342 miles

front tyres on leagel limits

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 HFF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HFF, 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 HFF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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