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BN53 UHO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,633 mi
Last recorded150,633 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 150,633 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn edge

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 144,399 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 140,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 133,017 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 126,532 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 118,772 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 9 Nov 2013 103,363 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,902 miles

All suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Front wiper 'Park' not working correctly.

O/S door mirror glass slightly insicure/loose.

Rear number plate worn.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,622 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

N/S/F brake slightly stronger than O/S but within limits.

Rear number plate worn but just within limits.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 86,622 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

N/S/F brake slightly stronger than O/S but within limits.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear number plate worn but just within limits.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,839 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

O/S door mirror glass slightly insicure.

Rear number plate worn.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Suspect clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 75,839 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S door mirror glass slightly insicure.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate worn.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Suspect clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,270 miles

Front brake pads approx. 65-70% worn.

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear number plate worn.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 57,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 57,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,879 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,398 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 UHO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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