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BG53 YOA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,899 mi
Last recorded93,899 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,899 miles

2x exhaust hangers split but still scure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 88,604 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 88,604 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,721 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,026 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,053 miles

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,522 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,731 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,216 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 57,216 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,100 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 48,789 miles

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

Front wipers just starting to smear.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,789 miles

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

Front wipers just starting to smear.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,108 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,095 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,673 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 1,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,460 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,009 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 YOA 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 75%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

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

Is BG53 YOA safe to buy?

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