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BG53 YHR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,111 mi
Last recorded192,111 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 192,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear springs are badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air intake pipe from air filter to turbo is split

battery warning light is on

fuel filler pipes are corroded

nearside rear handbrake arm is not returning to its stop position

noise from engine bay - recommend further investigation

offside front lower ball joint securing bolt does not appear to be a lock nut.

rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 181,120 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 181,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 174,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise drivers door faulty

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front and rear brake pipes corroded

advise front brake discs worn and corroded

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/r handbrake lever not fully back on stop[

advise rear brake pads look low

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 30 Jan 2018 174,067 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise drivers door faulty

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front and rear brake pipes corroded

advise front brake discs worn and corroded

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/r handbrake lever not fully back on stop[

advise rear brake pads look low

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Oct 2016 164,657 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front brake discs excessively corroded on inner faces

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 164,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

front brake discs excessively corroded on inner faces

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 157,358 miles

corrosion to under body and components

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s parking brake reading low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 154,995 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid low

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

n/s rear handbrake reading low brake check recommended

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 151,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Oct 2013 151,049 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 138,122 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 122,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,814 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 88,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 88,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2008 73,888 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,888 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,484 miles

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

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 YHR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YHR, 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 YHR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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