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BF53 VZT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,636 mi
Last recorded128,636 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 128,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,242 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

coil springs corroded (rear)

Pass 14 Aug 2018 119,530 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,529 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 100,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy corrosion on front exhaust mounting

Fail 5 Aug 2014 91,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy corrosion on front exhaust mounting

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,985 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,522 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 75,522 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,462 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)

slight judder on n/s/f brake under 25%

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,082 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs are getting corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,451 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside front tyre heavy wear on inner tread and right on legal limit

offside rear tyre getting perished

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,173 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 34,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,678 miles

Nearside Front 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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BF53 VZT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BF53 VZT, 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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What year was BF53 VZT registered?

BF53 VZT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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