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BL53 ZSV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,646 mi
Last recorded86,646 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 86,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,716 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 90,189 miles

MILEAGE DISPLAY FAULTY

Fail 20 Dec 2013 89,981 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air leak front of engine ?

Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,449 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 98,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management warning light on throughout test

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,192 miles

Engine management light on throughout test

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 50,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on throughout test

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,185 miles

Engine management light on throughout test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2009 44,185 miles

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

Engine management light on throughout test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 2 Jan 2008 31,146 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2008 31,146 miles

rear wiper split.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,540 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 ZSV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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