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BT53 YLU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,257 mi
Last recorded133,257 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 133,257 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust flexi outer cover broken

Fail 31 Jan 2019 133,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded in wheel arch and joint to boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded in wheel arch and joint to boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust flexi outer cover broken

Pass 4 Jan 2018 125,862 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 117,875 miles

Offside rear coil spring corroding

Front brake disc corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2017 117,868 miles

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

Front brake disc corroding

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

Offside rear coil spring corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2016 111,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 111,713 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 106,748 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,313 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,890 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,987 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,525 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 70,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,005 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 63,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 43,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,248 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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BT53 YLU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT53 YLU, 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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What year was BT53 YLU registered?

BT53 YLU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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