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BG53 WVF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,981 mi
Last recorded93,981 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 93,981 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 93,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,853 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 91,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,342 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 89,340 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,035 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 85,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 85,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper And Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Bulge on Surface (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded first section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,574 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 65,574 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,254 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 60,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brakes have a slight bind

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,419 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,735 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 53,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,745 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2011 49,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Nov 2010 45,390 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre on 1.6/2/1.6 mm

offside front tyre on 2/3/2 mm

offsire rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 20 Oct 2009 40,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre on 1.6/2/1.6 mm

offside front tyre on 2/3/2 mm

offsire rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,670 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 34,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,815 miles

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

hand brake requires slight adjusting

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,575 miles

nearside front tyre approaching tread wear indicators.3mm of tread on edge

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 WVF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WVF, 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 WVF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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