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BN53 FZT

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,485 mi
Last recorded120,485 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 FZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,485 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 120,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 107,103 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS BEEN SHORTERN

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,786 miles

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

End of exhaust missing

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre splitting

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

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

Nearside Rear Low tread and splitting

Nearside Steering rack gaitor twisted

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

Offside Front Tyre splitting

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre low tread and splitting

Offside Steering rack gaitor twisted

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,208 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 78,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,320 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 60,320 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 51,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,497 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 46,497 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 39,063 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 35,666 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 28,671 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 25 Aug 2006 23,192 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 FZT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 FZT registered?

BN53 FZT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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