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BN53 VME

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,564 mi
Last recorded70,564 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,564 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 70,563 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,819 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17 percent imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil below min level and there is a bearing noise whilst the engine is running

Pass 20 Aug 2016 42,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm 185/65/r14 86h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,177 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,185 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 14,251 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 3,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 54,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,548 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 47,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,956 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,563 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 11,563 miles

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

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 VME is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VME, 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 VME is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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