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BG53 YKO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,985 mi
Last recorded75,985 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes in all 4 corners covered in grease

fuel tank strap corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,697 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,703 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing and getting low on edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,161 miles

both front tyres worn outside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,688 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,577 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 66,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,365 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,860 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,855 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,826 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,739 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 YKO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YKO, 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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What year was BG53 YKO registered?

BG53 YKO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is BG53 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 YKO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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