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BG53 YOV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,465 mi
Last recorded77,465 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 71,212 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,192 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight split wiper blades

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,194 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,417 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 40,603 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 40,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 31,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2009 31,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,937 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,286 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,791 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 YOV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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