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BN53 UJG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,662 mi
Last recorded148,662 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UJG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 148,662 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 148,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 148,351 miles

Emissions not tested temperature gauge showing high temperature so test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 148,157 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 144,504 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 144,399 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 141,297 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust pipe mount broke but still surported

Fail 6 Nov 2014 141,197 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust pipe mount broke but still surported

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,086 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 132,086 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 121,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 112,612 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 112,594 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front brake discs are worn

both rear brake discs are worn

Pass 6 Nov 2010 100,077 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2009 87,987 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,770 miles

air con leak around compressor area

coolant leak from oil cooler pipe

oil leak around oil cooler

Fail 16 Oct 2008 75,396 miles

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

air con leak around compressor area

coolant leak from oil cooler pipe

oil leak around oil cooler

Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,395 miles

oil dampness under aircon unit and oil filter area no leaking seen at test

Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,521 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 UJG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UJG, 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 UJG registered?

BN53 UJG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 UJG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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