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BG52 YKL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,730 mi
Last recorded160,730 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 160,730 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2017 160,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 152,866 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2016 152,847 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 143,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 21 Apr 2015 143,283 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2014 131,556 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 131,556 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 119,596 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded close to legal limit.

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to legal limit.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system deterioirated close to limit.

Nearside outer body sill corroded close to limit at rear.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,452 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated close to limit.

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Metal brake pipes to brake hoses corroded close to limit.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 111,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated close to limit.

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Metal brake pipes to brake hoses corroded close to limit.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 103,453 miles

(3) Metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(4) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

(5) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 103,453 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

(3) Metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(4) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

(5) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 93,003 miles

(4) Metal brake pipes corroded.

(4) Offside rear wheel bearing worn close to limit.

(5) Exhaust box corroded slightly.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 93,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

(1) Front brake pads and discs worn close to limit.

(2) Both front brake hoses deteriorated close to limit.

(2) Engine leaking oil.

(4) Metal brake pipes corroded.

(4) Offside rear wheel bearing worn close to limit.

(5) Exhaust box corroded slightly.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 83,453 miles

(2) Nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit.

(3) Engine leaking oil. (poss from oil filter).

(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(6) Front brake discs and pads worn close to limit.

(6) Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,768 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 72,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,241 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,112 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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BG52 YKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BG52 YKL, 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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BG52 YKL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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