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BN53 TMU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,355 mi
Last recorded183,355 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 TMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 183,355 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 183,355 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 178,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 174,108 miles

Front Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 168,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 165,583 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 165,583 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 162,241 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 162,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 157,664 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 142,629 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 142,629 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 120,570 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s rear brake needs checking

Pass 27 Aug 2010 94,729 miles

slight corrosion to various metal brake pipes

small stonechip in centre of windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2010 94,648 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight corrosion to various metal brake pipes

small stonechip in centre of windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,166 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Oct 2009 88,166 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,214 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,403 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 TMU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

BN53 TMU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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