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BN53 RZA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,748 mi
Last recorded97,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,748 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 97,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 90,921 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,921 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,296 miles

oil level on minimum.

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges and close to legal limit.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 80,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on brake pipes.

oil level on minimum.

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges and close to legal limit.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,146 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,081 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear child seat fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2011 65,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear child seat fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,440 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,019 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 32,019 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,049 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 22,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

BN53 RZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BN53 RZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 RZA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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