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BN53 VPO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,970 mi
Last recorded79,970 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 79,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 78,751 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,940 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,453 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,614 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 65,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,060 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,712 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,854 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 43,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,621 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,400 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,628 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,723 miles

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

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 VPO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VPO, 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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What year was BN53 VPO registered?

BN53 VPO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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