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BN53 USY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 USY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 103,112 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 101,305 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 101,251 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,433 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,138 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,413 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 70,175 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 56,883 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 56,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 45,097 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 45,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

hand brake requires adjustment

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 USY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 USY, 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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What year was BN53 USY registered?

BN53 USY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is BN53 USY safe to buy?

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