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BT53 YZL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,925 mi
Last recorded145,925 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 145,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,632 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 126,707 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears.. (5.2.3 (j))

front and rear subframe/axle corroded

heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2021 121,988 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

underside dry/rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,722 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2020 119,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 117,542 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 110,682 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 110,682 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 102,182 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 102,182 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 94,029 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,607 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,815 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 71,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 57,422 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,861 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,218 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 40,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 35,603 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,903 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 YZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

BT53 YZL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BT53 YZL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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