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BG53 UJN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,526 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front pipe flexi deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre showing signs of age, advise replacement due to condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 99,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front pipe flexi deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre showing signs of age, advise replacement due to condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 91,896 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm and bald at outer tread shoulder

Fail 9 Jan 2017 91,896 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm and bald at outer tread shoulder

Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle and rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2014 63,407 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,589 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 53,589 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,998 miles

Offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge-it is still legal but should be replaced soon

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,804 miles

Front tyres are wearing more on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre is close to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,600 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,182 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,726 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,965 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,773 miles

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

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 UJN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UJN, 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 UJN registered?

BG53 UJN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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