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BN53 VPY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,320 mi
Last recorded56,320 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,320 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 27,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside sill damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2014 20,270 miles

radiator expansion tank level low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre has to cut sidewall but not exposing cord or ply

o/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s screen had scratch marked

o/s outer sill damage

Pass 30 Apr 2011 3,082 miles

excess handbrake travel possible adjustment/repair required

rear screen wash not working

Fail 30 Apr 2011 3,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excess handbrake travel possible adjustment/repair required

rear screen wash not working

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,890 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,809 miles

front pads chipped due to debery pick up

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,129 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,984 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 VPY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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