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BG53 WJX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,827 mi
Last recorded122,827 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2015 122,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 120,002 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 119,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cambelt replacement due?

no oil in engine

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 103,740 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 85,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,154 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 77,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,638 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 70,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,077 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,047 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,415 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 61,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 WJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJX, 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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BG53 WJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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