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BN53 UEA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,858 mi
Last recorded104,858 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,858 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,490 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 92,490 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 83,560 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 76,688 miles

wipers do not park automatically

Fail 27 Dec 2013 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers do not park automatically

Pass 31 Dec 2012 70,884 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 70,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,457 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 58,203 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 52,541 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 52,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,766 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 45,766 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,286 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 37,286 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,505 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 UEA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

BN53 UEA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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