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BN53 GDU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,239 mi
Last recorded124,239 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 124,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 124,239 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 115,764 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 115,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 108,502 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 103,058 miles

both rear wishbones/lower coil spring arms starting to corrode

mid heat sheild insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2020 103,058 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

both rear wishbones/lower coil spring arms starting to corrode

mid heat sheild insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2018 97,058 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears axle areas floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,616 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low, coming onto tread wear marker blocks across 3mm. 195/60/15

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, front carrier rubber bushes are starting to seperate on the bonding of the rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor areas are slightly corroded in places (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,162 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 65,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,581 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 52,581 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 46,518 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 46,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 39,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 33,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,243 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,196 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 25,887 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 25,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 22,749 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 GDU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BN53 GDU, 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 GDU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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