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BG53 HCH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,750 mi
Last recorded38,750 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HCH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 35,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,088 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,906 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,209 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 18,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,772 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 14,772 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 HCH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

BG53 HCH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is BG53 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 HCH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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