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AF53 BZP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,623 mi
Last recorded152,623 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 152,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of front to rears under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 152,623 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction camera + mirror dangler (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall damaged, run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of front to rears under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 142,832 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perishing

Rear brake pipes greased

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 142,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perishing

Rear brake pipes greased

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 139,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit warring on edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 139,633 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit warring on edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 131,934 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 124,890 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 124,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013
Pass 17 Nov 2012 108,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 99,476 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,829 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 89,829 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 2mm and low on inner edges

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,158 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 77,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,020 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 66,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 55,811 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,811 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 45,229 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 BZP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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