MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front brake discs wearing with slight lips
both front tyres wearing low on inner edges
both rear tyres starting to crack on walls slightly
front brake pads wearing thin
n/s/r tyre approching wear markers
slight play in n/s/f track rod end
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres wearing lower on inner edges of tread
fan belt dry slightly noisy
n/s/r tyre wearing slightly lower on outer edges and starting to crack slightly on sidewall
o/s/r tyre wearing slightly lower on outer edges and starting to crack slightly on sidewall
battery/alternator warning light on dash
both front tyres wearing uneven/low on inner edges
both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls and edges of tread
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
battery/alternator warning light on dash
both front tyres wearing uneven/low on inner edges
both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls and edges of tread
o/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin
o/s/r outer brake pad wearing thin
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag warning light on dash
both rear tyres starting to crack on walls and edges of tread
front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning
o/s/r outer brake pad wearing thin
nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewalls
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s o/s front tyres wearing heavy on inside edges
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s o/s front tyres wearing heavy on inside edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 UEX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 UEX, 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 UEX registered?
BG53 UEX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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