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BG53 WUB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,998 mi
Last recorded63,998 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 63,998 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 63,046 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 58,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil from rocker cover and dripping down the rear of engine block and driveshaft etc. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear at idle. see emissions printout

Fail 14 Nov 2022 58,245 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not "park" in the off screen position. Believed to be a relay fault! (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushings are split/cracked! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushings are split/cracked! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine rocker cover gasket! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 57,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover and back side of engine! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 57,870 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split/torn. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover and back side of engine! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil is below minimum mark. advise top up or service

Pass 13 Nov 2020 57,534 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 56,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,525 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 55,525 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,359 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,219 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,399 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,595 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,711 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,922 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,350 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,376 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,223 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 35,633 miles

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

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 WUB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

BG53 WUB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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