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BN53 TUP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,660 mi
Last recorded129,660 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 129,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 117,168 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 101,425 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,046 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,903 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,150 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,194 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 36,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,088 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Wear ridge to front discs

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 TUP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

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

Is BN53 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 TUP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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