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BN53 UYM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,652 mi
Last recorded130,652 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 130,652 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 130,652 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 124,815 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,308 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 2014 111,787 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 104,539 miles

Nearside front suspension bottom ball joint dust cover is starting to split.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front suspension bottom ball joint dust cover is split

Some damage to and weep of grease from offside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,539 miles

Nearside front suspension bottom ball joint dust cover is starting to split.

Offside front suspension bottom ball joint dust cover is split

Some damage to and weep of grease from offside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 91,846 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,999 miles

Slight play in nearside track rod end.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 84,999 miles

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

Slight play in nearside track rod end.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,797 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 61,150 miles

Offside rear flexible brake hose is dislodged from locating bracket. Advise attention.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,692 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 UYM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYM, 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

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What year was BN53 UYM registered?

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

Is BN53 UYM safe to buy?

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