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BG53 YLB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,289 mi
Last recorded107,289 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,289 miles

ball joint covers poor

nsf cv boot cracking + poor

nsf tyre on limit on edge

rear suspension very rusty

very slight play osf track-rod end

Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,581 miles

ball joint covers poor

rear suspension very rusty

slight play os track-rod end

Fail 8 Jun 2018 100,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ball joint covers poor

rear suspension very rusty

slight play os track-rod end

Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,721 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Exhaust flexi blowing

Fail 10 Jun 2017 94,721 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear springs corroded

Exhaust flexi blowing

Front brake pads very close to limit

Front exhaust mount broken

Handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,988 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

OSF DROP LINK WEAK

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

WIPER SELF PARK POOR

Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

OSF DROP LINK WEAK

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

WIPER SELF PARK POOR

Pass 6 Jul 2015 83,234 miles

slight blow exhaust

Fail 6 Jul 2015 83,234 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight blow exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,595 miles

nsf tyre worn edge on limit

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,868 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 70,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

os mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,522 miles

os drop link weak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 55,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,554 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,099 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 41,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs poor

Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,088 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,306 miles

Dent to drivers door

Exhaust system corroding

Front brake discs lipped

Front tyres getting close to legal limit

Slight gearbox oil leaks

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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 YLB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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