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BG53 HBJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,713 mi
Last recorded95,713 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 95,713 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 95,713 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,829 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 93,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,263 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,684 miles

front brake pads wearing

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear corrosion present on rear coil springs

Rear corrosion present on suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,835 miles

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

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,452 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,248 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,306 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,399 miles

both front discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,098 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,191 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,323 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 HBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HBJ, 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 HBJ registered?

BG53 HBJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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