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BG53 WXV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,167 mi
Last recorded87,167 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 87,167 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin <3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills, chassis rails, rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Door seal detached

Offside Rear Panel damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 87,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, both. (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hub to master cylinder, both/ (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin <3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills, chassis rails, rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Door seal detached

Offside Rear Panel damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,912 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre perished between tread

O/S of vehicle has accident damage

Unable to properly access both front metal brake pipes as they are coated with coppaslip grease

Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,912 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre perished between tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S of vehicle has accident damage

Unable to properly access both front metal brake pipes as they are coated with coppaslip grease

Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,469 miles

Accident damage along drivers side

Engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,527 miles

O/S of vehicle has accident damage

Unable to properly access brake pipes as covered with copper grease

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,923 miles

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

Oil leak

offside bodywork has impact damage

Fail 20 Jan 2015 56,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside bodywork has impact damage

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,824 miles

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

Damage to Drivers door and o/s/r quarter panel

N/S/R tyre perished

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,218 miles

offside drivers door and rear panel damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 10 Jan 2013 48,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside drivers door and rear panel damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,512 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,147 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,994 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 13 Jan 2009 22,022 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 10,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,405 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 9,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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