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BT53 YSR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,987 mi
Last recorded124,987 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YSR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,987 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 124,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 124,212 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 124,212 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 120,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear exhaust hanger broken

all 4 front and rear road springs showing signs of corrosion

windscreen damaged but not in swept area

Fail 1 Sep 2016 120,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear exhaust hanger broken

all 4 front and rear road springs showing signs of corrosion

windscreen damaged but not in swept area

Pass 9 Sep 2015 117,486 miles

2 x exhaust hangers u/s but system remains supported

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 117,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

2 x exhaust hangers u/s but system remains supported

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,998 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clutch slipping

exhaust system brackets corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 113,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 110,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 105,949 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 100,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,159 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,155 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Nov 2008 67,881 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 52,413 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 3 Nov 2006 39,647 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 39,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YSR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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