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BN53 TZG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,756 mi
Last recorded144,756 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 144,756 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 144,756 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working side lights on brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 140,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 175/65 x 14 82 h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Aug 2019 140,350 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 175/65 x 14 82 h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 134,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 128,071 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 123,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 119,506 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,260 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 109,722 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 109,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 102,446 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 78,609 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Fail 15 Oct 2011 78,609 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,683 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 32,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,548 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,899 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 29,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,925 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 TZG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN53 TZG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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