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BP53 AKZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,567 mi
Last recorded96,567 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 AKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,566 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,349 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 56,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,279 miles

slight oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,745 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 27 Dec 2007 38,931 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,329 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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BP53 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP53 AKZ, 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 BP53 AKZ registered?

BP53 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is BP53 AKZ safe to buy?

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