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BG53 UGH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,082 mi
Last recorded98,082 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 98,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,858 miles

All Metal brake pipes covered in protective coating Grease,

Central Rear Lower Heat shield on tank fixings need attention,

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Rear sub frame and associated parts corroded , including bottom of springs,

Fail 4 Nov 2019 89,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All Metal brake pipes covered in protective coating Grease,

Central Rear Lower Heat shield on tank fixings need attention,

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Rear sub frame and associated parts corroded , including bottom of springs,

Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,805 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f door stiff to open from outside

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,395 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/r bumper slightly damaged

rear brake pads close to threequaters worn still ok

Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,083 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges and also cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Oct 2015 73,083 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges and also cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight oil leak round filter area

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,747 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,288 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,366 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,352 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,396 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 36,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,605 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,104 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 UGH 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 77.8%.

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

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