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BG53 UFN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,943 mi
Last recorded151,943 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 151,943 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 151,943 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 138,531 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 138,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,039 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 108,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,046 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 73,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,158 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,138 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,116 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 46,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 40,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,492 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 UFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

BG53 UFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is BG53 UFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 UFN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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