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BG53 UGC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,451 mi
Last recorded107,451 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,451 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and LOT of oil on all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt play on trock rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front & rear plate fadad

front bumper bar loose

lot of oil on tanks

Fail 28 Sep 2015 107,451 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and LOT of oil on all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt play on trock rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front & rear plate fadad

front bumper bar loose

lot of oil on tanks

Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,629 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

advise both rear calipers damp at handbrake pivet point

advise wear on rear discs

Fail 1 Oct 2013 82,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

advise both rear calipers damp at handbrake pivet point

advise rear pads low

advise wear on rear discs

Pass 29 Sep 2012 69,493 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

offside front door strip insecure

Fail 29 Sep 2011 47,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front door strip insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,163 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,522 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,967 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 UGC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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