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BG53 FFB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,257 mi
Last recorded97,257 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 97,257 miles

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

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 97,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 94,010 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 9 May 2013 90,778 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 88,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 88,259 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 84,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 81,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 78,636 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 76,346 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 76,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,816 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 53,226 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 FFB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 FFB registered?

BG53 FFB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 FFB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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