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BN53 UMM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,367 mi
Last recorded171,367 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UMM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2019 171,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 168,783 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 168,744 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 165,867 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 164,094 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 164,060 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 162,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 162,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,994 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,517 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,489 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disks corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,471 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

inner front discs worn

rear plate poor

Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

slight deterioration in rear number plate

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,465 miles

slight deterioration in rear number plate

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,418 miles

Front brake pads low

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 UMM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 UMM, 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 UMM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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