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BD53 ZLO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

198,413 mi
Last recorded198,413 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 198,413 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 192,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 185,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 177,226 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 169,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 160,464 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 150,533 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 141,392 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 130,773 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 122,132 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 122,132 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 115,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs scored

handbrake has a long travel

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 30 Jan 2014 115,261 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs scored

handbrake has a long travel

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,467 miles

both rear tyres cracking with age advise replacement

brake fluid level topped up

exhaust corroded

some corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 108,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking with age advise replacement

exhaust corroded

some corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 105,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES UNDER-INFLATED

Pass 10 Jan 2011 101,834 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 101,834 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 87,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2009 69,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,629 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 ZLO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BD53 ZLO, 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 ZLO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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