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BN53 UTC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield loose

stone chip on screen

wear on exhaust flexi

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear heat shield loose

stone chip on screen

wear on exhaust flexi

Fail 20 Jun 2019 97,303 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear heat shield loose

stone chip on screen

wear on exhaust flexi

Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wear on exhaust flexi

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,958 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,174 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,107 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 65,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,432 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,432 miles

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 8 Jan 2013 45,730 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,824 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,111 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,989 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,329 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,859 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 UTC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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