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BG53 YKW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,597 mi
Last recorded160,597 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 160,597 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 160,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 153,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 153,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 148,674 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 148,647 miles

Emissions not tested Not checked due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint after flexi (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working Both outer (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 143,868 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 143,847 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth pedal rubber (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 137,788 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 111,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 109,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 109,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 101,312 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,431 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 80,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,949 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 41,484 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,435 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,346 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 YKW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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