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BG53 UFP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,636 mi
Last recorded75,636 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,636 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,319 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,583 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,630 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,375 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,994 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,854 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 UFP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UFP, 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 UFP registered?

BG53 UFP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is BG53 UFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 UFP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG53 UFP have outstanding finance?

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