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AF53 BZT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,467 mi
Last recorded106,467 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 106,467 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

Fail 23 Jun 2021 106,467 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 105,103 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 100,362 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 100,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,614 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 92,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,827 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 88,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,847 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 84,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,851 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 79,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,874 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,310 miles

front discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,194 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,975 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,975 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 33,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,149 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)

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 BZT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

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

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