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BG53 UFU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,779 mi
Last recorded112,779 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 112,779 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 100,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,576 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,429 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,791 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 82,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,411 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,871 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,572 miles

both rear sections of front to back brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,225 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,717 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,007 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 29,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 UFU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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