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BG53 YPD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,727 mi
Last recorded116,727 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 116,727 miles

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

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

tank strap corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,000 miles

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

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

coolant expansion tank cracked & leaking

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner arch areas behind trim

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 102,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

coolant expansion tank cracked & leaking

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner arch areas behind trim

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,969 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 May 2013 70,379 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,323 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,748 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,329 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 41,382 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 37,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,257 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,532 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 27,222 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 YPD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 YPD registered?

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

Is BG53 YPD safe to buy?

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