MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
n/s/r tyre poor condition will need replacing soon
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s/r tyre poor condition will need replacing soon
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
brake disc corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres wearing low will need replacing soon
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front tyres wearing low will need replacing soon
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise all coil springs corroding
advise both front tyres wearing low and unevenly
advise front and rear number plates deteriorating
advise handbrake travel high
advise interior rear view mirror loose
advise near side rear tyre wearing low and unevenly
advise tailgate latch loose
advise wiper operation smeary
advise all coil springs corroding
advise both front tyres wearing low and unevenly
advise front and rear number plates deteriorating
advise handbrake travel high
advise interior rear view mirror loose
advise near side rear tyre wearing low and unevenly
advise tailgate latch loose
advise wiper operation smeary
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/front track rod has slight play
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 USG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 USG, 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 USG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2003.
Is BN53 USG safe to buy?
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