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BG53 YFA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,431 mi
Last recorded129,431 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 129,431 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 129,429 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 128,066 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 128,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 125,995 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 123,847 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 123,847 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 121,288 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 STRESS CRACKS STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 STRESS CRACKS STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 120,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 STRESS CRACKS STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 STRESS CRACKS STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 119,433 miles

Offside Rear front trailing arm bush worn

Fail 19 Feb 2020 119,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear front trailing arm bush worn

Pass 13 Feb 2019 117,483 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm front bush slight worm

Fail 13 Feb 2019 117,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm front bush slight worm

Pass 19 Feb 2018 114,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

front nearside windscreen has a stone chip.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,283 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,386 miles

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,882 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 100,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 100,626 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,639 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,797 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,774 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 53,197 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,025 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 YFA 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 74.1%.

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 YFA, 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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What year was BG53 YFA registered?

BG53 YFA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is BG53 YFA safe to buy?

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