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BL53 ZNB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,180 mi
Last recorded109,180 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZNB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,180 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 109,142 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 106,303 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 106,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2014 103,316 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,430 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 98,385 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,766 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 87,317 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 82,271 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 76,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2008 76,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2007 61,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2006 45,292 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 ZNB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZNB, 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 ZNB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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