MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
ball joint covers poor
rear suspension very rusty
slight play os track-rod end
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
Both rear springs corroded
Exhaust flexi blowing
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
FRONT PADS GETTING LOW
OSF DROP LINK WEAK
SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST
WIPER SELF PARK POOR
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
slight blow exhaust
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight blow exhaust
nsf tyre worn edge on limit
both front tyres worn on edges
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
os drop link weak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front discs poor
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BG53 YLB registered?
BG53 YLB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.
Is BG53 YLB safe to buy?
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