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BN53 RZJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,861 mi
Last recorded142,861 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 142,861 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner sill

Pass 11 Aug 2016 141,092 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 139,119 miles

slight corrosion to underbody (wax oyl has been applied)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 135,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

off side and near side inner sills slighty corrored

off side rear shocker cover not sucure

power steering belt starting to crack

Fail 13 Aug 2014 135,461 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

off side and near side inner sills slighty corrored

off side rear shocker cover not sucure

power steering belt starting to crack

Pass 16 Aug 2013 120,705 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear of both innner sills.

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 101,954 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,284 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,301 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,362 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 44,333 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs badly lipped

rear brake discs corroded

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 RZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

BN53 RZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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