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BN52 UKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,919 mi
Last recorded11,919 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 11,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 8,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 2,672 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 2,672 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 50,293 miles

corrosion on suspension components

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 50,293 miles

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

corrosion on suspension components

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 45,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 45,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,677 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on underbody components

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 24 Apr 2014 41,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion on underbody components

no tread on inside of offside front tyre

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,266 miles

corrosion on underbody components

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Apr 2013 36,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

corrosion on underbody components

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 May 2012 32,524 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 32,524 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 17 Jan 2012 30,941 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,317 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 15,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 8,790 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 1,933 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,081 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,556 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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BN52 UKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN52 UKJ, 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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BN52 UKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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