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BN53 ODE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ODE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,634 miles

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 69,272 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 56,914 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 56,911 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,861 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

off side front tyre worn smooth on edges

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 24 Feb 2018 52,858 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake discs wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

off side front tyre worn smooth on edges

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 8 Feb 2018 52,550 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rear end area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge`s slightly worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 47,482 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,306 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 42,306 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 37,022 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 25 Jan 2014 31,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,643 miles

rear wiper blade spliting

Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre outer edge cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2011 15,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 8,606 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 1,464 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,110 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,910 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 ODE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

BN53 ODE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BN53 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 ODE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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