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BL53 ZNK

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

244,697 mi
Last recorded244,697 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 244,697 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 234,322 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox? ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 233,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox? ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 225,508 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes on both wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 225,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall from cut (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes on both wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly wearing (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 218,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,911 miles

all brake pipes coating in grease and oil

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,839 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,571 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,678 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 37,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,479 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 ZNK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

BL53 ZNK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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