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BG53 HEV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,415 mi
Last recorded114,415 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 114,415 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 112,970 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 109,339 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 106,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,290 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 94,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 84,343 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,196 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,012 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,584 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,873 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,308 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 HEV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

BG53 HEV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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