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BG53 WWF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,188 mi
Last recorded147,188 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 147,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from rear around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower arm dust cover has hole in it but preventing dirt

o/s/f lower arm dust cover has hole in it but preventing dirt

Pass 19 Dec 2017 140,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 140,006 miles

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

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

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

both front lower arm bushes perished

both rear hand brake cables corroded

off side front inner drive shaft , constant velocity joint , gator held on with cable tie

oil leak behind cambelt cover area

oil leak lower area of engine , poss from turbo + oil cooler area

oil sump pan leaking

power steering rack covered in oil from engine leak

rear / lower gear box mount , rubber bush perished worn , minor play

rear pads worn very low , near side rear inner at 98% worn

Pass 23 Dec 2014 132,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 131,845 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Suspect front discs will require renewal to rectify imbalance

Pass 13 Dec 2013 120,945 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 120,724 miles

all brake discs pitted

oil level just above minimum

rear suspension anti-roll pin bushes torn / split

unknown engine oil leak

vehicle battery light on

Fail 2 May 2011 102,923 miles

BACK SEAT FULL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO INSPECT SEAT BELTS

Boot full - this should be empty to allow full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

interior should be clean and free from belongings

Pass 2 May 2011 102,923 miles

BACK SEAT FULL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO INSPECT SEAT BELTS

Boot full - this should be empty to allow full inspection

Oil leak

interior should be clean and free from belongings

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,273 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,792 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 81,937 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 WWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WWF, 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 WWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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