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BG53 YLC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,748 mi
Last recorded120,748 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 120,748 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 120,747 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 11,459 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Nov 2013 87,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,898 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 62,892 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,167 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 45,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,860 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,079 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 23,145 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 23,145 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,916 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 YLC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 YLC registered?

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

Is BG53 YLC safe to buy?

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