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BG53 FJY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,391 mi
Last recorded71,391 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,391 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 70,898 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below tread on outside edge almost through case to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges and has deep age cracks

exhaust heat shields corroded around fixings

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields corroded around fixings and rattling

Fail 10 Oct 2016 53,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage but not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn below tread on inside edge and has age cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Offside one of two screen wash jets not working

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shields corroded around fixings and rattling

sum corroded and leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,933 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 44,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,691 miles

N/S/R tyre showing cracks in sidewall

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

O/S/F tyre has puncture

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,672 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Oct 2013 30,672 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,067 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 23,989 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside sun visor not fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2011 13,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 13,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 4,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2009 39,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,669 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,355 miles

nails in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,847 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 FJY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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