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BG53 UDE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,867 mi
Last recorded109,867 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 109,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded.

o/s/r quarter outer body damaged.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank brackets corrosion

generl underbody wear

Fail 27 Sep 2016 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank brackets corrosion

generl underbody wear

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,405 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 103,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 100,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 100,377 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,548 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 96,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,918 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,571 miles

Offside front sidelight dim, recommend replace bulb.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 79,714 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 79,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 63,033 miles

BRAKE INSPECTION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

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TYRE WEAR??

Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,302 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Oct 2008 47,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,268 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 38,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,156 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 UDE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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