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BG52 YPU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,186 mi
Last recorded144,186 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 144,186 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 144,186 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 136,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 128,673 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 119,287 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 108,327 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear head-rests removed at time of test

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Fail 2 Dec 2013 108,327 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine oil at minimum

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear head-rests removed at time of test

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2012 98,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,243 miles

Oil leak

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2011 88,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2010 76,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

No oil in engine (1.5ltrs added before test could be carried out)

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

Offside wiperblade smearing slightly

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2010 76,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

No oil in engine (1.5ltrs added before test could be carried out)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside wiperblade smearing slightly

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 62,434 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,374 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked (childs seat installed)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,046 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 YPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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