MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear both arches corroded
auxiliary belt frayed and cut
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
auxiliary belt frayed and cut
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear both arches corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear bump stops defective
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear bump stops defective
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres worn on inner edges 215/45/17
oil level half way not topped up
Offside 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)
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BN53 UFM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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