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BT53 PYY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,012 mi
Last recorded159,012 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 159,012 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 149,907 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 11 Sep 2015 149,907 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 30 Sep 2014 139,827 miles

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

boot full so spare not checked

Fail 25 Sep 2014 139,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

boot full so spare not checked

Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,371 miles

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

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 9 Sep 2013 130,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 1 Sep 2012 123,113 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Sep 2012 123,113 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2011 101,580 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml is on.

Fail 3 Sep 2011 101,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml is on.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,158 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 83,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 80,955 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 80,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,152 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 79,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,367 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 77,367 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 61,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is lit on dashboard

front number plate is cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2006 61,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is lit on dashboard

front number plate is cracked

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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BT53 PYY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT53 PYY, 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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BT53 PYY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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