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BL53 CYT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,359 mi
Last recorded115,359 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 115,359 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,224 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,546 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 108,865 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 103,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,837 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 86,024 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres very close to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,543 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 76,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc;s have slight wear and scoring

Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,276 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 58,276 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)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,596 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,188 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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BL53 CYT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL53 CYT, 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 BL53 CYT registered?

BL53 CYT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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