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BG53 YFL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,035 mi
Last recorded88,035 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 88,035 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

number plates deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2018 86,782 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,113 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

brake hoses deteriorated in places

nearside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

slight corrosion underside

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,179 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

exhaust system mount points corroded

light stone chips in windscreen

misting of oil from power steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,018 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,808 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear upper exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,804 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 67,804 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,782 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,248 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,377 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 47,345 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,583 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,442 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,470 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 YFL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

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

Is BG53 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 YFL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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