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BN53 UEY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,812 mi
Last recorded99,812 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,855 miles

flaxy exhaust pipe slight leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxy pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,548 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,279 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Very difficult to open bonnet

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,058 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,759 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,263 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,627 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,364 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f outter wall cut but not down to the cords

Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,084 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 UEY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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