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BT53 YYN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,088 mi
Last recorded72,088 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,088 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 72,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 67,854 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,093 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s front tyre getting low and deterioating

Fail 8 Dec 2011 64,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs lipped

o/s front tyre getting low and deterioating

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,323 miles

exhaust system very rusty in places

rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,347 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 55,347 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wear and slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,911 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front number plate starting to disfigure

handbrake travel

Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,673 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,384 miles

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 YYN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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