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BN53 UOO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,168 mi
Last recorded65,168 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,168 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,232 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 57,232 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,283 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 55,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2016 53,238 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,367 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 45,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,636 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 41,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,407 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,597 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,457 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,909 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,150 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 UOO 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 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

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

Is BN53 UOO safe to buy?

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