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BG53 YHD

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,314 mi
Last recorded117,314 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 117,314 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front exhaust mounts missing,exhaust secure

road springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 107,691 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front exhaust mounts broken,exhaust secure

front pads getting low

Pass 16 Nov 2011 100,429 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,555 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 92,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 81,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,157 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 56,822 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,226 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 46,226 miles

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 YHD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

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

Is BG53 YHD safe to buy?

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