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BN53 RXW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,886 mi
Last recorded103,886 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 RXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 103,886 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting brackets missing

Fail 20 Dec 2021 103,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt is loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting brackets missing

Fail 12 Dec 2021 103,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly scrubbed on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 95,076 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly scrubbed on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,387 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 87,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,063 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,909 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 65,908 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,673 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn/lip edges

Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn/lip edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,848 miles

part wear front discs.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,983 miles

N/SIDE INNER EAGE WEAR 195/60-R-15-88.V

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,265 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,541 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 RXW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

BN53 RXW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is BN53 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 RXW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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