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BN53 TZL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

94,971 mi
Last recorded94,971 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 94,971 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 91,681 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 91,681 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,660 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 86,183 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,312 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,891 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 11 Mar 2017 73,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,998 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,477 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,360 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 Sep 2008 11,959 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 9,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 6,639 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,996 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 TZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

BN53 TZL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is BN53 TZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 TZL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN53 TZL have outstanding finance?

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