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BN53 VWE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,451 mi
Last recorded116,451 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,451 miles

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

rear & center exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2014 106,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,011 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 98,776 miles

cuts in the tread of both front tyres

Pass 22 Dec 2012 92,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 1 Dec 2012 92,148 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

cooling fan running constantly

exhaust deteriorated

rear discs corroded

slight variation on front brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2011 82,761 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

warning lights on dash

Fail 11 Dec 2010 74,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 74,273 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 62,440 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2009 62,510 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

all 4 tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2008 51,998 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front pads appear to be worn low on nearside

Headlights set at 1.5

Noise from engine on start up

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

Rear no. plate faded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,998 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front pads appear to be worn low on nearside

Headlights set at 1.5

Noise from engine on start up

Rear no. plate faded

Pass 6 Oct 2007 39,001 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 39,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

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 VWE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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