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BG53 UGX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,228 mi
Last recorded117,228 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side of petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 117,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side of petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,348 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 107,516 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,516 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Jul 2014 104,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,326 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 98,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,968 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 93,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,941 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,675 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 79,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,346 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 70,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,668 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 UGX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UGX, 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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What year was BG53 UGX registered?

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

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