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BG53 UEB

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,786 miles

brake pipes corroding and have protective coatings

oil leak

play in steering rack

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check boot area

unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 20 Nov 2021 109,760 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened nsr link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes corroding and have protective coatings

oil leak

play in steering rack

unable to check boot area

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,625 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

brake pipes have protective coatings - also showing signs of corrosion

coil springs corroding

engine covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

os number plate light inop

Fail 21 Nov 2020 93,620 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ns and os front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak osf (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play osf track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low

brake pipes have protective coatings - also showing signs of corrosion

coil springs corroding

engine covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

oil leak

os number plate light inop

Pass 30 May 2019 74,612 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2019 74,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 71,147 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 63,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 10,564 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner wall to shoulder punctured advise replacement 195/r15 88v pirelli p6000

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,590 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,149 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,842 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 UEB 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 84.2%.

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 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 UEB, 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 UEB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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