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BG53 FFV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,787 mi
Last recorded83,787 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,787 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe / anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both n/s + o/s suspension mounts getting rusty

both rear seat belt mounts getting rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2022 83,783 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe / anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both n/s + o/s suspension mounts getting rusty

both rear seat belt mounts getting rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 79,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,585 miles

rear n/s tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

slight blow from front flexi exhaust section

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

rear n/s tyre outer side wall starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,072 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 54,559 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 54,559 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre has puncture

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,872 miles

drivers side door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,738 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,310 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,773 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 FFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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