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BG53 WHE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,064 mi
Last recorded82,064 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 82,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door damaged

front bumper damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyre treads worn close to wear bars

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2022 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyre treads worn close to wear bars

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2021 77,422 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,413 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2020 75,413 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 73,518 miles

both front outer c.v boots deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,262 miles

both outer cv boots deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2018 71,262 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer cv boots deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly low on tread

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bars

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,880 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,127 miles

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

rear number slight water damage

Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,098 miles

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

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

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,401 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,465 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 47,465 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,106 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,732 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,577 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 WHE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WHE, 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 WHE registered?

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

Is BG53 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 WHE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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