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BG53 YOH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,991 mi
Last recorded108,991 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 108,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both front wings

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 28 Apr 2025 108,991 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both front wings

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 17 Sep 2024 101,181 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 101,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 89,212 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,244 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,138 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 74,138 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,312 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,415 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,976 miles

Front ehaust mounting corroded and weak

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,900 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,284 miles

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

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

front brake disc inner facings corroding.

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,164 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,896 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,509 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,912 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,953 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,591 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,632 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,222 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 YOH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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