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BG53 YAH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,243 mi
Last recorded162,243 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 162,243 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 160,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 147,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 138,224 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Fail 23 Nov 2021 138,224 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 26 Nov 2020 133,891 miles

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Fail 26 Nov 2020 133,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 15 Nov 2019 129,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places

Fail 15 Nov 2019 129,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension parts/underbody getting very rusty in places

Pass 23 Nov 2018 122,735 miles

INNER SILL/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 23 Nov 2018 122,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

INNER SILL/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 23 Nov 2017 117,105 miles

Front FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE / O/S/R AND N/S/R INNER SILLS RUSTY

Fail 23 Nov 2017 117,105 miles

Front FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE / O/S/R AND N/S/R INNER SILLS RUSTY

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 109,224 miles

SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,627 miles

2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 14 Nov 2015 100,515 miles

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

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

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND RUSTY ON INSIDE FACE

2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

3/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS AND O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 25 Nov 2014 91,122 miles

1/ FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY AND PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,984 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,872 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,940 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,133 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 60,221 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 48,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 28,555 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 YAH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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