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BN53 UFW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,993 mi
Last recorded58,993 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,993 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 58,969 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,450 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 45,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,984 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,014 miles

nearside front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,312 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,157 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 23,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,872 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 UFW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

BN53 UFW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is BN53 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 UFW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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