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BL53 DDZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,767 mi
Last recorded114,767 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 114,767 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,785 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 104,785 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,046 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,765 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,992 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer tread

Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer tread

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,957 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 61,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,959 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,085 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,546 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,412 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 22,412 miles

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

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 DDZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL53 DDZ, 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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BL53 DDZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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