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BN53 UFZ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,098 mi
Last recorded120,098 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 120,098 miles

Engine oil level very low

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wing holed and corroded at lower rear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 120,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level very low

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wing holed and corroded at lower rear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 104,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2021 104,295 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 93,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear tyre surface cracking.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 75,211 miles

slight front brake judder

Pass 24 May 2017 62,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 54,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,880 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 54,307 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,464 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,722 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 43,722 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,629 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 33,474 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,744 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,166 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 UFZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UFZ, 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

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What year was BN53 UFZ registered?

BN53 UFZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is BN53 UFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 UFZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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