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BG53 FPJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,729 mi
Last recorded133,729 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 133,729 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 133,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 116,516 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 116,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 107,585 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

Fail 11 Oct 2013 107,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 97,690 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,120 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 85,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,153 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,555 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2009 65,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,100 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 54,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,603 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 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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BG53 FPJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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