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BT53 YYK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,852 mi
Last recorded158,852 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 158,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Surface Corrosion to Underside of Vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 149,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inlet manifold breather pipe split

Fail 8 Nov 2017 149,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inlet manifold breather pipe split

Pass 29 Nov 2016 142,429 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 142,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 131,560 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 131,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,167 miles

o/s/f tyre just above limit

rear springs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 119,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre just above limit

rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 107,481 miles

front pads low lip discs

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear springs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 107,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front pads low lip discs

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 99,210 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 89,258 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 89,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 77,557 miles

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

nearside rear tyre just on limit

Fail 1 Dec 2010 77,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre just on limit

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,288 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,155 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,965 miles

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

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 YYK 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 YYK, 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 YYK registered?

BT53 YYK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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