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BG53 YLR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,358 mi
Last recorded111,358 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 111,358 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 111,358 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion Underside general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,262 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 103,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,405 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 88,393 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,458 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 73,275 miles

rearseat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2012 73,271 miles

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

offside rear handbrake loweffort

rearseat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2011 66,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,716 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 51,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,781 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,948 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 YLR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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