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BG53 YAF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

149,250 mi
Last recorded149,250 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,250 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 149,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,955 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 126,924 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 120,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 120,280 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 110,803 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2019 110,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 103,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 95,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 95,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 95,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Oil leak both front drive shift seals ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it joins to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it joins to front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,166 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,770 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 88,770 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,984 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 79,073 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,876 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 72,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 66,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,220 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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,492 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,794 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,436 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,259 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,019 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)

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 YAF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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