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BX53 NMO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,837 mi
Last recorded151,837 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 NMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 151,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion

rear hand brake only just met critieria

Pass 20 Jan 2016 147,156 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 140,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 132,377 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 132,373 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2013 124,696 miles

air bag light

Pass 16 Jan 2012 117,451 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 110,197 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,205 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 99,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 73,719 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 73,719 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 50,784 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,284 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 NMO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX53 NMO, 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 BX53 NMO registered?

BX53 NMO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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