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BN53 UUZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,793 mi
Last recorded73,793 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UUZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 72,293 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 72,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 68,325 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 68,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 66,001 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 66,001 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 63,788 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 60,461 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 56,869 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 51,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 45,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,273 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 40,130 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 13 Nov 2009 34,838 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,135 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,739 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,977 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 UUZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN53 UUZ?

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What year was BN53 UUZ registered?

BN53 UUZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BN53 UUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 UUZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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