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BT53 YYH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

200,525 mi
Last recorded200,525 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2024 200,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 197,865 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 197,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 194,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Netted section / Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 190,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 186,675 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 180,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Expansion flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 173,569 miles

Engine oil level low on inspection

Front brake pads worn to minimum depth on inspection

Minor leak from forward exhaust system netted section on inspection

Minor lipping to both front brake discs on inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2016 167,192 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 159,691 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 151,272 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,931 miles

advise minor deteriation to outer wall of nearside rear tyre at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,597 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,993 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,514 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,046 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 46,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,704 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,644 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,240 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

handbrake reserve travel near limit

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 YYH 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 85%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

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

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