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BN53 OAZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,728 mi
Last recorded84,728 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OAZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 84,728 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s headlight damaged

rear bumper accident damage

Pass 7 Sep 2019 70,783 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper taped up

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,795 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 52,795 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,974 miles

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,691 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 16 Sep 2016 41,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine light on

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

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

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

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear no plate starting to deteriorted.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,055 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and worn.

o/s/f inner track rod of steering rack got slight play.

one wpier not working just stop top of sceern but can get them to park in right place, work ok on 2/3 speed ok.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 31,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and worn.

o/s/f inner track rod of steering rack got slight play.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,147 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 28,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads 5mm approx left.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,277 miles

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

front brake discs slighty lipped.

n/s/f tyre tread on 2.5mm.

o/s/f tyre inner tread 2.5mm.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front and rear numberplate backings debonding.

nearside rear tyre wearing thin inner edge of tread pattern.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,955 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,742 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,296 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 OAZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OAZ, 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 OAZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 OAZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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