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BN53 TZP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,868 mi
Last recorded149,868 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 TZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 149,868 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 149,868 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 146,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 29 May 2014 125,358 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 125,287 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 100,856 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 100,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,926 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 84,780 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,361 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,441 miles

n/s front water hose/thermostate hosing possible signs of water leakage no leaking seen at time of test but suggest get checked or repaired before cold winter weather when more likely to be a problem

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,074 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 37,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade split

unable to check o/s front headlight aim

Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,340 miles

n/s o/s front tyre tread inner edges worn close to legal limit legal at test but suggest change now

n/s rear tyre tread area worn low eg 2.4 mm legal limit 1.6 mm

unable to check front o/s headlight aim

unable to check spare wheel and tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2007 26,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s o/s front brake pads only just legal at test strongly suggest change now

n/s o/s front tyre tread inner edges worn close to legal limit legal at test but suggest change now

n/s rear tyre tread area worn low eg 2.4 mm legal limit 1.6 mm

unable to check front o/s headlight aim

unable to check spare wheel and tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,606 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 TZP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

BN53 TZP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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