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BN53 UZA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,348 mi
Last recorded55,348 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,348 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 55,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 49,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

reverse lights inop

Fail 9 Jan 2015 49,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,506 miles

advise reverse lights not working

advise small cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls

Fail 10 Jan 2014 44,506 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

advise reverse lights not working

advise small cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,912 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise small cracks in nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,244 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Jan 2011 28,301 miles

all tyres lightly cracked

offside front tyre has a shallow cut to outside wall

slight fluid leak offside of steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2011 28,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres lightly cracked

offside front tyre has a shallow cut to outside wall

slight fluid leak offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise small cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2007 14,117 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 9,752 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 9,751 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 9,114 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 UZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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