MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak excessive ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner wheel arches/inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Coil spring corroded All coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to all suspension components.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger rear ()
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
center exhaust clamp missing
dampness around rack
exhaust system corroded
inner rear wheel archs corroded
n/s/r outer sill weak
rear inner sills corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
all brake pipes corroded
all coil springs corroded
inner rear wheel archs corroded
oil leak
rear inner sills corroded
suspension corroded
Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn rough (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
all brake pipes corroded
all coil springs corroded
inner rear wheel archs corroded
oil leak
rear inner sills corroded
suspension corroded
Offside Front fog lamp damaged
Coolant leak thermostat house ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm - worn edges - 195/60 r15 88v (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage - driven on flat
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
centre heat shield loose
front of exhaust system and all hangers corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
steering rack damp
various rear suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak thermostat house ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm - worn edges - 195/60 r15 88v (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage - driven on flat
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog lamp damaged
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
centre heat shield loose
front of exhaust system and all hangers corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
steering rack damp
various rear suspension arms corroded
Coolant staining front of engine
Nearside Front fog lamp damaged
Suspension components corroded
Suspension rubbers age cracking
oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake applied lights go out (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Coolant staining front of engine
Nearside Front fog lamp damaged
Suspension components corroded
Suspension rubbers age cracking
oil leak
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
coolant leak
oil leak
suspension components heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
coolant leak
oil leak
suspension components heavily corroded
both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges
unable to check other front steering and suspension components due to excessive play in n/s/f ball joint and o/s/f track rod end
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges
unable to check other front steering and suspension components due to excessive play in n/s/f ball joint and o/s/f track rod end
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
heat shield loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust heat shield loose
oil level below minimum
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
play in n/s/f drop-link joint
slight scoring on front inner brake discs
some corrosion around rear shocker mounts
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear coil springs heavily corroded
play in n/s/f drop-link joint
slight scoring on front inner brake discs
some corrosion around rear shocker mounts
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front inner brake discs worn/lipped
general corrosion on exhaust
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
heavy corrosion on exhaust brackets
heavy pitting on front inner brake discs
signs of coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
alternator drive belt in poor condition
heavy corrosion on exhaust brackets
heavy pitting on front inner brake discs
signs of coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dampness around steering rack
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
age cracking on rear suspension bushes
small stonechips in windscreen
unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet conditions under vehicle
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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BG53 YDH 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 YDH, 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 YDH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.
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