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BG53 UEV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,133 mi
Last recorded120,133 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,133 miles

Clutch slipping

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 120,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch slipping

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,297 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 100,107 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in bottom seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 92,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 88,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside track rod end worn

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,230 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded

bottom of both rear+top of osf coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,118 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,030 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,914 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,537 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 58,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,821 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2011 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,611 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,398 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,776 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 35,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre just passable recomend replacement

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,036 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 28,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 20,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,901 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 UEV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEV, 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 UEV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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