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BL53 ZWM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,178 mi
Last recorded128,178 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 128,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2023 128,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2022 124,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 124,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 120,238 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 6 Jul 2021 120,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,621 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,017 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,323 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,874 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,283 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,322 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,075 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 87,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,341 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 78,651 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 78,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 70,724 miles

Both nearside and offside tyre inner wall starting to crack

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,724 miles

Both nearside and offside tyre inner wall starting to crack

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 57,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,902 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,471 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 20,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,358 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 ZWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

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

Is BL53 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 ZWM shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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