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BL53 ZNU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,950 mi
Last recorded66,950 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 66,949 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,934 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 60,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,625 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,971 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Aug 2014 51,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,452 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 30,195 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,448 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,566 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 19,603 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 14,637 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 ZNU 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 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 ZNU, 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 ZNU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is BL53 ZNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 ZNU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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