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BN53 UTF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,711 mi
Last recorded126,711 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 126,711 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both o/s/f, inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 126,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both o/s/f, inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 109,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 4 May 2021 109,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2020 107,027 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge and perished

Fail 14 Jan 2019 94,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge and perished

Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 91,576 miles

Emissions not tested oil level very high (7.3.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear brakes noisy

Fail 29 Dec 2017 91,571 miles

Emissions not tested oil level very low (7.3.A.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 23 Dec 2016 82,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,209 miles

Front both wipers are worn

Fail 21 Dec 2015 73,209 miles

Front both wipers are worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 61,771 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 61,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 44,123 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,517 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 39,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 33,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,047 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,353 miles

n/s/f abs wire loose

Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,638 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,342 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 UTF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 UTF shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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