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BT53 PZE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

242,301 mi
Last recorded242,301 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 242,301 miles

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

both rear inner flitches, chassis rails, outer sills and under sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 230,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup and rear sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

offside rear spring cup may require attention soon

various brake pipes have been undersealed

Fail 1 Apr 2016 229,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup and rear sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

various brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 218,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 207,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 194,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 193,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 178,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Apr 2012 177,865 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2011 166,284 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear metalbrake pipes slightly corroded

both number plates starting to de-laminate

Pass 1 May 2010 156,628 miles

nearside front brake pipe corodded

Pass 16 Dec 2008 129,360 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2007 108,582 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 95,211 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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BT53 PZE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT53 PZE, 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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BT53 PZE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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