MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
under body corroded
parking brake lamp does not illuminate when applied
underbody corroded in places
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 ()
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)
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)
play in inner rack
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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.
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BN53 RYG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2003.
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