MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60x15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
exhaust deteriorated
o/s mirror glass loose
power steering fluid on minimum
rear wiper not clearing screen
wipers not self parking
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine leaking oil
exhaust silencer deteriorating
signs of a fluid leak around clutch pedal and clutch slave cylinder
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust silencer corroded
n/s/r tyre low on pressure
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust silencer corroded
n/s/r tyre low on pressure
rear brake discs pitted
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs lipped
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear tyres low on tread
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs lipped
rear exhaust box is corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise - o/s/r tyre inner tread area lumpy
advise - rear tyre treads perished
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear no plate backing peeling
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 FPJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 FPJ, 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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What year was BG53 FPJ registered?
BG53 FPJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2003.
Is BG53 FPJ safe to buy?
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