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BG53 HFV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

188,231 mi
Last recorded188,231 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 188,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 188,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 183,563 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 183,458 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 179,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 179,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 174,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 174,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 162,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 162,187 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2013 157,269 miles

inside edge of front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jan 2013 146,170 miles

both rear traling arm bushes starting to part

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres worn close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge close to limit

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 131,992 miles

oil leak from gear box end plate

Fail 10 Jan 2012 131,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from gear box end plate

Pass 12 Jan 2011 118,819 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 118,819 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 103,637 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 103,637 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 90,609 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 88,543 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,835 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 76,835 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,175 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 HFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HFV, 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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BG53 HFV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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