MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
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
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
nearside front brake pipe corodded
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
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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.
Is BT53 PZE safe to buy?
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