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BT53 PZP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,027 mi
Last recorded93,027 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak

rear chasis corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 93,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak

rear chasis corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,326 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 85,326 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 79,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,366 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,527 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,800 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 64,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,900 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 48,802 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,444 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 41,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,433 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 PZP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc 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 PZP, 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 PZP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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