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BG53 YDC

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,653 mi
Last recorded120,653 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 120,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,724 miles

power steering rack damp not leak time off test

Fail 10 Mar 2018 111,724 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

power steering rack damp not leak time off test

Pass 25 Mar 2017 103,438 miles

breather pipe split on engine

off side rear tyre going out of shape inner edge

power steering rack damp

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,290 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steering rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 4 Apr 2016 95,257 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steering rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,764 miles

drivers window not working

Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

drivers window not working

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,760 miles

off side rear tyre cracking on both side walls advise change 195/60/15

power steering rack damp

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,313 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 71,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,112 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,225 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,978 miles

dampness around steering rack pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,739 miles

nail/screw in n/s rear tyre , rear number plate poor advise replacing

Fail 23 Feb 2010 50,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail/screw in n/s rear tyre , rear number plate poor advise replacing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,326 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,709 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,727 miles

damp around steering rack

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 YDC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG53 YDC, 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 YDC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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