MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,082 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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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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