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BN53 UNK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,166 mi
Last recorded126,166 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 126,166 miles

clunk from steering noted

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front inner c v boot weeping

Fail 18 Dec 2013 126,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

clunk from steering noted

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front inner c v boot weeping

Pass 7 Dec 2012 113,551 miles

brake fluid on min

coolant level just above min

unable to fully test offside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 101,006 miles

heatshield repaired and rattaling

offside rear tyre has a nail in inner shoulder not sure if repairable

Pass 20 Dec 2010 88,617 miles

cat support bracket split at both bolt hole ends req new bracket or repair

Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,616 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,602 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 68,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,499 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,535 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Stone chips to windscreen

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

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 UNK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is BN53 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 UNK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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