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BG53 FDP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,278 mi
Last recorded130,278 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 130,278 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 122,603 miles

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

Driver's Door Handle Stiff When Opening

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 122,603 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's Door Handle Stiff When Opening

Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,432 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fuel filler pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear suspension components/axle and sub-frame corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 114,432 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted offside rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested offside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fuel filler pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear suspension components/axle and sub-frame corroded

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 108,704 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror has slight damage

Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,328 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 99,554 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 99,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 96,411 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 92,606 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 86,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,198 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 75,106 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 66,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,864 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,986 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 41,986 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 33,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,406 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 FDP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG53 FDP, 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 FDP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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