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BN53 UPT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,337 mi
Last recorded108,337 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,337 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge going bald

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 108,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge going bald

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 97,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

play in inner rack joints

Fail 30 Apr 2016 97,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

play in inner rack joints

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,239 miles

COOLANT HOSE ON LOWER RADIATOR WAS LEFT LOOSE AND BURST DURING THE TEST!

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,745 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre wall craking / perished with age

Fail 7 Dec 2013 84,155 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

offside rear tyre wall craking / perished with age

Fail 8 Dec 2012 75,050 miles

Engine oil level low and engine noisy

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 75,050 miles

Engine oil level low and engine noisy

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2011 67,828 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 63,733 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 60,249 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2010 60,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2009 54,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,690 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 49,690 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,221 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 45,221 miles

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

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

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 UPT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPT, 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 UPT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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