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BG53 HBG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,064 mi
Last recorded109,064 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,064 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,503 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,796 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,266 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,017 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 70,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,993 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 37,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,423 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 5,519 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 5,186 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 4,157 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 HBG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

BG53 HBG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is BG53 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 HBG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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