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AF53 BZN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,193 mi
Last recorded125,193 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 125,193 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 114,239 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 105,331 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,469 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 90,381 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread not to cords

Fail 10 Nov 2010 90,178 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre tread not to cords

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads very low

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,333 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,881 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 49,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,371 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 44,463 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,358 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 BZN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 BZN registered?

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

Is AF53 BZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 BZN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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