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BL53 ZCY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,182 mi
Last recorded74,182 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZCY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,182 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 74,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 60,871 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 52,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,434 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 45,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 16 Jan 2015 43,268 miles

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,639 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,948 miles

washers frozen

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,975 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,943 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,708 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 25,708 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,785 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 18,734 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 ZCY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

BL53 ZCY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BL53 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 ZCY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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