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BN53 TYG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,111 mi
Last recorded164,111 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 TYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 164,111 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 161,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 143,975 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 136,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 136,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 130,327 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade smearing

Fail 4 Sep 2014 130,327 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 122,151 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,553 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,904 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,180 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 73,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,723 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,919 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 TYG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

BN53 TYG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BN53 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 TYG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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