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BG53 UDN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,215 mi
Last recorded55,215 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,215 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2015 55,215 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,939 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,976 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Fail 7 Nov 2012 43,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,899 miles

metal in offside rear tyre.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

tyres pressures appear low.

wear to brake discs.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,602 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,183 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 8,424 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 8,036 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 UDN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UDN, 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 UDN registered?

BG53 UDN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is BG53 UDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 UDN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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