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BG53 WVP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,555 mi
Last recorded121,555 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2016 121,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,554 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,009 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,426 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,486 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded on inside

Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,901 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,743 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,348 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 34,103 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 WVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WVP, 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 WVP registered?

BG53 WVP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BG53 WVP safe to buy?

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