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BN53 TVO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,035 mi
Last recorded99,035 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 TVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,035 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,921 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,070 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,603 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,458 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,460 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,693 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 39,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,865 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,065 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 TVO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

BN53 TVO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is BN53 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 TVO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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