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BG52 YSE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,814 mi
Last recorded117,814 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 117,814 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler pipes ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 116,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 101,144 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,463 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,527 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,765 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,577 miles

nearside front tyre has worn on the inner eedg

offside front tyre has worn on the inner eedg

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 57,181 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 27,840 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 27,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

n/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak

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 YSE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG52 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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