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BG53 YHN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,425 mi
Last recorded137,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 137,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 136,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 136,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 134,282 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 134,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 129,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 123,132 miles

Both track rod ends have slight play

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,974 miles

Both front track rod ends have slight play

Both front tyres tread depth low

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,019 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,612 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 92,323 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 92,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,065 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,592 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,304 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 57,074 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,114 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,402 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 YHN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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