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BG53 YNF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,799 mi
Last recorded106,799 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 106,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 106,791 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component modification unsafe cap missing from reservior (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,209 miles

bracket on catalyst converter one side corrored

knock from underneath cant find fault

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,361 miles

slight leak from power steering rack area

Fail 15 Nov 2016 91,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive not tested engine hunting cannot keep revs steady (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link rod ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake poor (3.7.B.5a)

slight leak from power steering rack area

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,262 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2015 86,262 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,746 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 84,738 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,141 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

watewr leak from thermostate housing

Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,779 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 78,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,830 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 73,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,173 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,110 miles

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing slightly in and outside

Fail 17 Nov 2008 56,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing slightly in and outside

Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,246 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,399 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 YNF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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