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BN53 ZKO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,556 mi
Last recorded57,556 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 57,556 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Some Brake Pipes

Fail 11 Aug 2026 57,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 55,722 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 52,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 50,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 48,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,406 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2019 42,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coils showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear uneven efficiency of brakes until maximum effort is applied

Pass 22 Sep 2018 41,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,127 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,409 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 32,667 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,135 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,089 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,157 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,023 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,917 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,628 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 ZKO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ZKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 ZKO registered?

BN53 ZKO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BN53 ZKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 ZKO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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