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BN53 GEJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,079 mi
Last recorded78,079 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,079 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,722 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 75,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 70,816 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,782 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,110 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,255 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,174 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 51,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,051 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 47,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,251 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,845 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 17 Nov 2011 41,844 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,373 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 37,372 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,779 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,157 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 22,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,550 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 GEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc 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 GEJ, 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 BN53 GEJ registered?

BN53 GEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is BN53 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 GEJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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