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BN53 UUW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,155 mi
Last recorded100,155 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,155 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,072 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 86,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 83,878 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 83,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 76,210 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Oct 2011 74,482 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,734 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 69,734 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,967 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,262 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,098 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,722 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,560 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,521 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 UUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

BN53 UUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is BN53 UUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 UUW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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