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BG53 WKD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,515 mi
Last recorded120,515 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 120,515 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 103,922 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 102,920 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 94,975 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,630 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 70,174 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 58,451 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 10 Mar 2013 49,177 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,006 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 43,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,802 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,446 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,705 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 13,707 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 WKD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WKD, 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 WKD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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