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BN53 USG

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,465 mi
Last recorded121,465 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 USG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 121,465 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 121,460 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 115,996 miles

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

brake disc corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 112,833 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 112,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 105,086 miles

both front tyres wearing low will need replacing soon

Fail 16 May 2016 105,086 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing low will need replacing soon

Pass 19 May 2015 95,587 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 92,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,875 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 82,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,904 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/front track rod has slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,106 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 355,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,715 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 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.

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