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BT53 YYF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,666 mi
Last recorded83,666 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,666 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 83,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,617 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,766 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 80,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front bumper damaged o sharp edges exposed

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,906 miles

Offside front bumper damaged o sharp edges exposed

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,091 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,525 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,875 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,888 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,933 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,527 miles

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

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 YYF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 YYF registered?

BT53 YYF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BT53 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 YYF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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