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BN53 TUA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,070 mi
Last recorded65,070 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

all four suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 16 Dec 2019 65,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all four suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 28 Dec 2018 55,282 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 49,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,048 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,516 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,356 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 37,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,235 miles

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

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2011 20,493 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2010 7,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,800 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 57,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,094 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 43,094 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,608 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 TUA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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