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BG53 FNN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,606 mi
Last recorded76,606 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,606 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 76,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 72,233 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 72,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,371 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,405 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,421 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,199 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,171 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,157 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 26,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 3,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,087 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 FNN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FNN, 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 FNN registered?

BG53 FNN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is BG53 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 FNN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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