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BG53 YJD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YJD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 120,458 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,564 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2016 112,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2015 102,878 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,597 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,597 miles

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

both front tyres worn bald on edges advise replaced asap

engine light on dash

Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,453 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,786 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,703 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,864 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,568 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,212 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 YJD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 YJD registered?

BG53 YJD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is BG53 YJD safe to buy?

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