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BN53 URM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

187,260 mi
Last recorded187,260 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 187,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 182,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Nov 2022 176,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2021 171,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 168,216 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Nov 2019 164,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 160,815 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 160,813 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 156,063 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 149,434 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 149,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 144,143 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 137,709 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 27 Nov 2013 132,638 miles

Battery warning light on

Engine light on

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 132,638 miles

Battery warning light on

Engine light on

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 125,958 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 125,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 119,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear centre box pipe monting loose not full support

Fail 29 Oct 2011 119,164 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2010 113,954 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 107,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 99,355 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,271 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 82,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,332 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 61,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 URM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 URM, 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 URM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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