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BG53 UEY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,820 mi
Last recorded152,820 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 152,820 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 151,585 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 151,582 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 148,432 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 131,184 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 131,183 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,161 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 109,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightley wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2015 68,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre slightley wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,553 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,407 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,331 miles

both front tyres slightly low on inner tread

Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,036 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,115 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 13,061 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 UEY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc 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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

BG53 UEY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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