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BN53 UPO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,765 mi
Last recorded47,765 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 47,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 47,655 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 46,046 miles

light corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,808 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,936 miles

noise from front brakes when footbrake applied

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,780 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 39,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,764 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,032 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 15,421 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 UPO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

BN53 UPO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is BN53 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 UPO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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