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BG53 YDH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,906 mi
Last recorded150,906 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 150,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,449 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 149,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 148,576 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 148,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 147,841 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 147,741 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 146,520 miles

Coolant staining front of engine

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Suspension components corroded

Suspension rubbers age cracking

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2018 146,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 145,250 miles

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

coolant leak

oil leak

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 145,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 142,578 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 142,166 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 130,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heat shield loose

Pass 10 Nov 2014 118,527 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 118,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 99,673 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 99,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 84,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,376 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 73,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,400 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,018 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,601 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 27,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 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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