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BX53 NYN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,553 mi
Last recorded86,553 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 NYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,313 miles

Brake fluid level below maximum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,640 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 79,640 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,321 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 75,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold / frontpipe flexi broken (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,135 miles

coolant leak (thermostat housing?)

front wipers starting to smear

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2015 71,135 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak (thermostat housing?)

front wipers starting to smear

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,801 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,531 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,243 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes are beggining to come adrift

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,010 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 57,010 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,464 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,921 miles

nearside front has gouge in tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,298 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,069 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 35,895 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,664 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 32,629 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 32,629 miles

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

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

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

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 NYN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BX53 NYN, 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 NYN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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