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BT53 ENX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,588 mi
Last recorded98,588 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ENX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,588 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,031 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 93,031 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,819 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 90,819 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,428 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,219 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,258 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 66,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,222 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 61,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,190 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BT53 ENX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT53 ENX, 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 BT53 ENX registered?

BT53 ENX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BT53 ENX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 ENX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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