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BT53 YUH

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,004 mi
Last recorded144,004 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 144,004 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 141,725 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 140,253 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,685 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 135,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,969 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak slightly ()

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

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,167 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2016 126,157 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 124,373 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 165,436 miles

o/s front side mirror has tie clip,rear exhaust has tie clips,o/s and n/s rear brake discs sligthly pitted,o/s and n/s front steering system has slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2010 106,114 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 88,661 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

air bag light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,787 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 61,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,261 miles

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

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

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

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

front o/s exhaust rubber starting to perish

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 YUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT53 YUH, 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 YUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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