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BG53 WJN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,773 mi
Last recorded93,773 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 93,773 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 93,773 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,303 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 90,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge / cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking worn inner edge

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

components showing corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2018 87,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge / cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking worn inner edge

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

components showing corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2017 83,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,451 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,848 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,848 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,986 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,263 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,514 miles

front tyres 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,722 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,433 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 33,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,607 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 WJN 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 76.2%.

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 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 WJN, 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 WJN registered?

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

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