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BG53 WZP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,891 mi
Last recorded107,891 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,891 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 107,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 103,102 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 103,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,760 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,714 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers streaky

Fail 3 Nov 2010 87,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers streaky

Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise offside rear tyre is perished and cracking on sidewall and tyre shoulder

Fail 11 Nov 2009 79,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise offside rear tyre is perished and cracking on sidewall and tyre shoulder

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,098 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 66,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,828 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,990 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 WZP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 WZP registered?

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

Is BG53 WZP safe to buy?

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