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BG53 UJE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,369 mi
Last recorded61,369 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,369 miles

age cracking o/s/r tyre

engine running poorly.

fan belt noisy.

steering rack slighlty notchy.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 61,369 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

age cracking o/s/r tyre

engine running poorly.

fan belt noisy.

steering rack slighlty notchy.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,222 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,649 miles

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

aig bag light

Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 67,017 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 29 May 2009 55,540 miles

stone damage just below a zone in w/screen

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,302 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,087 miles

Rear Number Plate Starting to Deteriate

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,016 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 UJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE registered?

BG53 UJE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 UJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 UJE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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