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BN53 FZD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,252 mi
Last recorded141,252 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 FZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 141,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

abs mil comes on intermittently,

Fail 13 Oct 2020 141,252 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

abs mil comes on intermittently,

Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak expansion tank or hose (minor) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

hand brake lever near end of adjustment.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,818 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 119,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,954 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 109,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly n/s slower. (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,372 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear both tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear both tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,143 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres under inflated,

Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,150 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,625 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 66,033 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,217 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 51,319 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,507 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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BN53 FZD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BN53 FZD, 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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BN53 FZD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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