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BG53 FKZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,313 mi
Last recorded96,313 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 96,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 96,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,306 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 74,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,989 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 56,989 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BRAKE LAMPS (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LAMPS (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,423 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,646 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,432 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 32,046 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blade rubbers deteriorated slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,046 miles

wiper blade rubbers deteriorated slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,329 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,485 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,218 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 FKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

BG53 FKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is BG53 FKZ safe to buy?

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