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BN53 SFK

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,597 mi
Last recorded39,597 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,597 miles

Due to wet weather, underside of car dripping wet increasing difficulty in detecting fluid leaks.

Rattle from exhaust possibly loose baffle

Fail 22 Jan 2009 39,597 miles

Due to wet weather, underside of car dripping wet increasing difficulty in detecting fluid leaks.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rattle from exhaust possibly loose baffle

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,559 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 35,550 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,530 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,183 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 SFK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

BN53 SFK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is BN53 SFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SFK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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