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BN53 GFY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,789 mi
Last recorded111,789 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 111,789 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,257 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 106,258 miles

Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,368 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 100,365 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 93,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 93,405 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 85,168 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 85,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,483 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 76,481 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,834 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 66,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge but adequate tread across 3/4 of tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,969 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge but adequate tread across 3/4 of tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2013 62,614 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,821 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,048 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 48,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,487 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,250 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,055 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 GFY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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