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BG53 UFY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,580 mi
Last recorded129,580 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 129,580 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 114,874 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 114,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 111,027 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 109,453 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 109,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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)

advise front discs

Pass 10 Mar 2010 104,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 84,794 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,986 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,428 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise o/s/f/ tyre worn inner edge no tread pattern near cords

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 UFY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

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

Is BG53 UFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 UFY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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