CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN53 UEB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,109 mi
Last recorded111,109 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 111,109 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,640 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 97,640 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,289 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 90,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,705 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake servo under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 87,705 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake servo under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,953 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 81,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,142 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,774 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,466 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 66,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,207 miles

Both front brake discs bably corroded on inner faces.Front anti roll bar link arms have split dust covers.Heat shield insure around fuel tank.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,439 miles

Both front discs worn and corroded badly on inner faces.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 54,439 miles

Both front discs worn and corroded badly on inner faces.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,056 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,337 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,277 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,691 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN53 UEB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEB, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 UEB?

You can check the full history of BN53 UEB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN53 UEB registered?

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

Is BN53 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 UEB shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN53 UEB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN53 UEB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.