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BG53 YPU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

112,694 mi
Last recorded112,694 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 112,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 110,732 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 108,677 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 103,246 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

center stop ?

front brakes worn to limit and rust

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2021 97,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

center stop ?

front brakes worn to limit and rust

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2020 97,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre stop ?

front brakes worn to limit

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brakes worn to limit

offside rear tyre perished and 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes near limit

offside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,401 miles

front brakes near limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,947 miles

front tyres perished and worn edges

Fail 22 Jan 2016 82,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front tyres perished and worn edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,267 miles

front tyres 2mm inner edge

tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,301 miles

front discs scored

wipers poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,045 miles

front discs scored

nearside front tyre limit inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,395 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs scored

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

suspension noise

Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,822 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs scored

wipers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,662 miles

nearside front tyre limit inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

rear number plate poor

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,917 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,038 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,664 miles

front brakes worn too limit

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre has cut in the tread

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,947 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 YPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is BG53 YPU safe to buy?

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