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BN53 RYW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,071 mi
Last recorded47,071 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 RYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,071 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,179 miles

air bag light on

damage to o/s/f wing/bumper

n/s/r wing damaged

slight distortion to front inner wheel rims

Fail 30 Aug 2011 29,179 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

damage to o/s/f wing/bumper

n/s/r wing damaged

slight distortion to front inner wheel rims

Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,111 miles

rattle on engine

rear tyres worn low on inside

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

slightly corroded rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2009 93,223 miles

cracking to n/s/r tyre sidewall & tread worn to 3mm

n/s/r quarter damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 30 Jul 2009 93,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracking to n/s/r tyre sidewall & tread worn to 3mm

front brake discs worn

n/s/r quarter damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,194 miles

n/s/r brake disc inner face slightly corroded

n/s/r trailing arm front bush slightly split

Fail 2 Sep 2008 77,194 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Inlet rubbers split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak at back of engine onto coolant hoses

n/s/r brake disc inner face slightly corroded

n/s/r trailing arm front bush slightly split

o/s+ n/s handbrake slightly sticking

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,638 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake pads gettig low

slight pitting & corrosion to n/s/r brake

Fail 21 Aug 2007 57,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake pads gettig low

slight pitting & corrosion to n/s/r brake

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,842 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 RYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

BN53 RYW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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