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BG53 YCK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,445 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 89,437 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2019 86,326 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 82,094 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 79,876 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 79,876 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 76,273 miles

front exhaust hanger detached/corroded

heat shield under car to body loose/rattling

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 30 Dec 2016 76,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front exhaust hanger detached/corroded

heat shield under car to body loose/rattling

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,398 miles

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

corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

front exhaust hanger corroded/detatched

heat shield to body above exhaust loose/rattling

Fail 29 Dec 2015 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

front exhaust hanger corroded/detatched

heat shield to body above exhaust loose/rattling

Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,348 miles

engine oil level on min dipp stick

Pass 11 Jan 2014 65,393 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,396 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly low

Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,216 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,616 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,730 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 50,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,851 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 47,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,580 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,725 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,987 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YCK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BG53 YCK, 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 YCK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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