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BG53 HDL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,105 mi
Last recorded112,105 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 112,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2012 81,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 74,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 67,982 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,891 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,960 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 51,960 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,123 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,437 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 HDL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL registered?

BG53 HDL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is BG53 HDL safe to buy?

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