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BG53 UHU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,072 mi
Last recorded70,072 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 70,072 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,779 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,876 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,848 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,645 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,291 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,904 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,635 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 58,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,044 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,397 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,796 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,994 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,840 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,115 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 22,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 UHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 UHU registered?

BG53 UHU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is BG53 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 UHU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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