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BG53 UEX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,613 mi
Last recorded147,613 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 147,613 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 145,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 137,929 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 137,929 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 127,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 121,602 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2010 120,009 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 119,876 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,395 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 107,380 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2008 86,028 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing heavy on inside edges

Fail 1 May 2008 86,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,695 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 60,566 miles

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.

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 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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BG53 UEX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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