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BN53 UUV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,806 mi
Last recorded151,806 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 151,806 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 151,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2020 141,345 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 134,754 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear springs corroded

Fuel filler corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2018 132,755 miles

front and rear steering suspension and brake components heavily corroded

tested in wet conditions

Fail 7 Dec 2018 132,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ally link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear steering suspension and brake components heavily corroded

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Dec 2017 129,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

passenger front tyre wearing edges

Fail 15 Dec 2017 129,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

passenger front tyre wearing edges

Pass 16 Dec 2016 126,311 miles

imbalance in front brakes

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

repair to front exhaust mounting bracket

Pass 17 Dec 2015 121,508 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 121,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/flexy. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 111,010 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 111,009 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 102,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,860 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 98,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 90,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 90,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 81,760 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 81,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,729 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,651 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,988 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 49,988 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,111 miles

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

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 UUV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UUV, 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 UUV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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