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BN53 UUG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,127 mi
Last recorded155,127 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2019 155,127 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust flexible joint blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box corrode still secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 149,146 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 149,110 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 141,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 134,262 miles

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit

slight corrosion front metal brake pipes

steering rack damp

Fail 31 Oct 2016 134,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch - forward most, behind fabric trim (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch - forward most, behind fabric trim (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch - forward most, behind fabric trim (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch - forward most, behind fabric trim (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to nearside (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit

slight corrosion front metal brake pipes

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Oct 2015 124,596 miles

near side rear lower suspension arm front bush worn

off side front tyre worn close to limits

Fail 22 Oct 2015 124,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of off side sill panel (2.4.A.3)

near side rear lower suspension arm front bush worn

off side and near side front tyres edges bald and close to limits

Pass 15 Oct 2014 116,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 116,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust brackets broken but system adequately supported

heat shield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,521 miles

slight play in near side rack arm

Pass 25 Oct 2012 100,164 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,277 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,306 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,423 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,549 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,894 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 UUG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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