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BN53 UXA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,093 mi
Last recorded167,093 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 167,093 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

rear under side dody corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 155,008 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION.

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION PRESENT.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 140,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 140,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 125,220 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear silencer corroding.

slight blow at centre section exhaust.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 109,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear silencer corroding.

slight blow at centre section exhaust.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,894 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,828 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 89,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch slipping

Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to drivers side rear

Fail 29 Jul 2011 85,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to drivers side rear

Fail 14 Oct 2010 80,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

child seat off side rear

one bracket has been repeard on near side headlamp but is secure

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat off side rear

one bracket has been repeard on near side headlamp but is secure

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,547 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake / brake fluid warning light staying on

Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake / brake fluid warning light staying on

Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,347 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 63,111 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 56,519 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 56,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 UXA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UXA, 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 UXA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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