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BD53 ZGW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,854 mi
Last recorded114,854 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 114,854 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,562 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all steering,suspension,braking components corroded front & rear

all underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2021 114,314 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vertical down bulkhead behind steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 114,314 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vertical down bulkhead behind steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,511 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 112,577 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,232 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 111,232 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 109,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracking/perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 107,988 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,644 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded by brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

cat-box exhaust brackets deteriorated, but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 20 Oct 2014 104,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,179 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,084 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 91,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,105 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 77,701 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,701 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,790 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,755 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 47,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,733 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 35,046 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,046 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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BD53 ZGW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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