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2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,625 mi
Last recorded72,625 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 72,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 71,934 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 71,934 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 70,262 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 70,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 67,985 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 65,016 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 61,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door wing mirror slightly lose

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,184 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 55,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,274 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 46,274 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,138 miles

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 31 Oct 2013 38,081 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,846 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,579 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 24,799 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 9,210 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 4,714 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 UFC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UFC, 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 UFC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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