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BN53 TZT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,631 mi
Last recorded136,631 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 TZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 136,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cover on rear seat, unable to use centre belt

Fail 1 Jun 2018 136,607 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

cover on rear seat, unable to use centre belt

Pass 26 May 2017 130,822 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged out of shape (4.2.A.1a)

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

cover on rear seat, can not use centre seat belt

Pass 24 May 2016 117,676 miles

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

minor blow from centre exhaust joint

noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2015 110,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R tyre age cracks in tread and on sidewall 195/60/15 V

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 105,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 101,097 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 101,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,228 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 24 Mar 2010 96,359 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 96,173 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,547 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 57,118 miles

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

handbrake in need of adjustment

offside front tyre tread getting low

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 TZT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

BN53 TZT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is BN53 TZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 TZT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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