MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
Effort on nearside rear handbrake lower than offside.Total effort just within limits
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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