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BN53 GEK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,374 mi
Last recorded156,374 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GEK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2020 156,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both sides rear outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 145,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 135,830 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,188 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 114,907 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 114,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 98,775 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 98,775 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 87,490 miles

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

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

all other pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 31 May 2012 82,315 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 82,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,947 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 67,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs inner faces pitted/corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Aug 2009 58,227 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,227 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,091 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,739 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,697 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 GEK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GEK, 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 GEK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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