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AF53 BZL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

35,785 mi
Last recorded35,785 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 35,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 17 Jul 2026 35,768 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2025 28,962 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion over all rear suspension parts

Fail 18 Jun 2025 28,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion over all rear suspension parts

Pass 25 Jun 2024 21,495 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 16,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 16,412 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 16,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexy seperated

Fail 9 Sep 2022 16,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust flexy seperated

Pass 16 Sep 2021 15,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (195/60R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 15,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (195/60R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 14,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and losing contact area on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 14,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and losing contact area on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 13,131 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs losing contact area on inner face

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 26 Jun 2019 13,131 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs losing contact area on inner face

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 11,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 9,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 7,511 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 5,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 2,988 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 2,988 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 6 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,545 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,245 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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AF53 BZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AF53 BZL, 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 AF53 BZL registered?

AF53 BZL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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