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BD53 ZCL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,534 mi
Last recorded101,534 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 101,534 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges.

Outersills showing signs of corrosion.

Rear n/side Wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,758 miles

Both outer sill areas showing signs of corrosion

Cooling fan not working may need attention

Rear suspension arms showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,415 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 72,944 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 72,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,327 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 71,327 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding in support clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,559 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,176 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 67,176 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened severely corroded (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,344 miles

Front exhaust support bracket corroded

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 62,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust support bracket corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,737 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 58,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,110 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,045 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre - outer edge - splits developing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,783 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,556 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to just under 2.5mm

offside rear tyre worn to just over 2.5mm

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,669 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,457 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 35,457 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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BD53 ZCL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BD53 ZCL, 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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BD53 ZCL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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