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BN53 RYG

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,201 mi
Last recorded105,201 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 RYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body corroded

Pass 25 May 2019 100,139 miles

parking brake lamp does not illuminate when applied

underbody corroded in places

Fail 14 May 2019 100,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS Wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil Springs corroded

Engine Oil low

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Front, but still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lamp does not illuminate when applied

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x Front, wearing close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded in places

Underseal restricting inspection

Various Engine covers fitted restricting inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 97,457 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 97,451 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,571 miles

play in inner rack

Fail 15 Mar 2017 89,567 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

play in inner rack

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,021 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,497 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 73,491 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,161 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 69,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,011 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 1 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 37,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,644 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,993 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 RYG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 RYG registered?

BN53 RYG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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