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BG53 YLM

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,757 mi
Last recorded118,757 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,757 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 118,585 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 112,360 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 112,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 107,098 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust front section corroded and weak

n/s/rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 May 2015 107,098 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front section corroded and weak

n/s/rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 May 2014 103,706 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake pipes corroded

all springs corroded and weak

exhaust tatty and corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 103,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake pipes corroded

all springs corroded and weak

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

exhaust tatty and corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 99,461 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 94,368 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 87,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 80,941 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 80,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 77,651 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2008 72,649 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,233 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 67,233 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,347 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 YLM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YLM, 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 YLM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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