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BN53 SCX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,351 mi
Last recorded114,351 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 114,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2015 114,351 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 113,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,302 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,332 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,829 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 78,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 78,380 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 70,115 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn strange and cracking

Pass 1 May 2009 61,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 48,636 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 SCX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

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

Is BN53 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SCX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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