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BX53 NFP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,207 mi
Last recorded66,207 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 NFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,207 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 66,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,018 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front pads and discs worn very low.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,267 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,119 miles

Front tyres worn, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre, recommend attention.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 9,341 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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BX53 NFP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX53 NFP, 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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BX53 NFP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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