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BG53 UCV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,188 mi
Last recorded200,188 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 200,188 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine stabiliser has freeplay

Fail 5 Dec 2017 200,187 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine stabiliser has freeplay

Pass 5 Dec 2016 184,836 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 166,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing(N/s and O/s front wheels,slightly rubbing on TREs on full lock

Fail 17 Nov 2015 164,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil level on minimum on the dipstick

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing N/S and O/S front wheels,slightly rubbing on TREs on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,882 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tubeless valves in poor condition

both rear wheels buckled

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat sheild poor condition

exhaust mounts poor condition

steering rack notchy

Pass 22 Oct 2013 122,422 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,563 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre low on tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,171 miles

Effort on nearside rear handbrake lower than offside.Total effort just within limits

Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,140 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 68,584 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,968 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,247 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,217 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 UCV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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