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BL53 ZPU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

212,026 mi
Last recorded212,026 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 212,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 204,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 196,771 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill - wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear outer sill-wheel arch corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2019 196,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear outer sill - wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill-wheel arch corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2018 187,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 177,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 167,350 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 167,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 151,818 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)

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 137,543 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,466 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,401 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 95,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,288 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 65,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,264 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Apr 2007 15,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,890 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 ZPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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The MOT history for BL53 ZPU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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