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BG53 EYX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,420 mi
Last recorded118,420 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 118,420 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 118,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded m/cylinder to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,440 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 114,440 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 111,304 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 111,302 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

object removed from drivers vision

slight oil leak offside front

Fail 23 Oct 2015 105,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

object removed from drivers vision

slight oil leak offside front

Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 99,044 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2013 94,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2013 94,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre inner wall shows signs of wear

wiper blades slight splits

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,181 miles

front & rear brake discs have corroded inner working surfaces.

front suspension antiroll bar upper link bar ball joint dust covers split.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 82,181 miles

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

front & rear brake discs have corroded inner working surfaces.

front suspension antiroll bar upper link bar ball joint dust covers split.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,563 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 76,563 miles

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

n/side front tyre on legal wear limit & void of tread on inner edge.

o/side rear tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,503 miles

nail in tread of the o/side rear tyre.

rear wiper blade split (not part of test).

Fail 9 Oct 2009 68,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nail in tread of the o/side rear tyre.

rear wiper blade split (not part of test).

Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,071 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,033 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear wiper blade splitting.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 57,033 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear wiper blade splitting.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,381 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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BG53 EYX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 BG53 EYX, 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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BG53 EYX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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