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BN53 ZJO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,250 mi
Last recorded78,250 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,250 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,339 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,383 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 51,383 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,935 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,713 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,911 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,390 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 26,390 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,652 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,921 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low + worn on inner shoulder

rear wiper blade split

wheel alignment appears to be out

Fail 12 Sep 2007 19,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low + worn on inner shoulder

rear wiper blade split

wheel alignment appears to be out

Fail 3 Oct 2006 8,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 8,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 8,244 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 ZJO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZJO, 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 ZJO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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