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BG53 UFJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,806 mi
Last recorded78,806 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2014 78,806 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corosion on metal brake pipes at rear + n/s and o/s

Fail 14 Nov 2013 71,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corosion on metal brake pipes at rear + n/s and o/s

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,292 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 64,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 55,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 37,247 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 29,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 21,086 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 12,423 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)

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 UFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 UFJ registered?

BG53 UFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is BG53 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 UFJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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