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BG53 YJN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,602 mi
Last recorded111,602 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 111,602 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 106,596 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,857 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 101,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,730 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 90,598 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 83,082 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 83,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 76,253 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,253 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,798 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,298 miles

1/Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,962 miles

1/Child seat fitted to n/s/r incorporating centre seat belt

Fail 2 Apr 2009 43,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1/Child seat fitted to n/s/r incorporating centre seat belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,431 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,959 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 YJN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJN, 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 YJN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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