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BG53 WUE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,149 mi
Last recorded70,149 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,149 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 70,145 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,798 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 63,796 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 57,057 miles

inner sills corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,897 miles

suspension bushes perished

Fail 28 Nov 2014 53,897 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspension bushes perished

Pass 23 Nov 2013 50,384 miles

osf alloy wheel different type

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,929 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 28 Nov 2011 45,104 miles

all four coil springs corroded at the ends

front tyres close to limit

nearsdie rear door damaged

offside front brake hose slight misalined

offside wing mirror taped

Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,120 miles

n/s/r door damaged , o/s door mirror repaired with tape

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,766 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,469 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,085 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,619 miles

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

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 WUE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WUE, 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 WUE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BG53 WUE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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