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BG53 UGW

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,447 mi
Last recorded105,447 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UGW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,447 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,473 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,570 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 79,842 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 79,842 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,767 miles

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

damage to offside outer sill

front brake discs worn

front windscreen wiper blades worn

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2010 69,611 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2009 69,411 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,065 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 42,056 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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BG53 UGW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 UGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG53 UGW registered?

BG53 UGW is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is BG53 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 UGW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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