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BN53 UGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,117 mi
Last recorded128,117 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 128,117 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,585 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 125,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 123,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,070 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 118,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 111,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,512 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 104,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 98,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,015 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 85,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,824 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,282 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 62,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,798 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 52,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,316 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,783 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 UGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

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

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