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BN53 ZHT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,043 mi
Last recorded110,043 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2020 110,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 105,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,158 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 100,158 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 94,756 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,013 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,191 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,875 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 70,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,062 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,729 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 9 Feb 2010 58,853 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,594 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,793 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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BN53 ZHT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN53 ZHT, 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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BN53 ZHT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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