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BG53 YHH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,892 mi
Last recorded123,892 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 123,892 miles

nearside stop lamp dim

Fail 14 Nov 2018 123,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

nearside stop lamp dim

Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,629 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 116,629 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,617 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge on 3mm

Fail 18 Nov 2016 108,611 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge on 3mm

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,630 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 100,625 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported cat (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working o/s (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 91,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 91,248 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear trailing arm bushes starting to part

Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust mid/rear corroded

front pads low/discs worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,728 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,478 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,721 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 YHH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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