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BG53 FEO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,109 mi
Last recorded127,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FEO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 127,109 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 127,028 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,833 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 115,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 May 2015 107,893 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 9 May 2014 107,127 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 107,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,339 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 104,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 99,039 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,039 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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,393 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,240 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 85,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 85,331 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 81,482 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,498 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 FEO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FEO, 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 BG53 FEO registered?

BG53 FEO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 FEO safe to buy?

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