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BN53 TZZ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,912 mi
Last recorded92,912 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 TZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,912 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,919 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,042 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,636 miles

Nearside Front inner c/v boot damp with grease

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2017 56,623 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front inner c/v boot damp with grease

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,699 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,286 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,388 miles

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,829 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 34,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,934 miles

front disc's and general suspension arms rusty due to vehicle standing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,668 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plate deteriorated.

front discs rusty on inside.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,192 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,164 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,435 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 16,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,537 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 TZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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