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BG53 YDK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,921 mi
Last recorded101,921 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 101,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,930 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 86,101 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 74,022 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 72,620 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 72,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,167 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,071 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,424 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 70,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,901 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,992 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 29,134 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 YDK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 YDK registered?

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

Is BG53 YDK safe to buy?

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