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BT53 ZCA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,455 mi
Last recorded190,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 190,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2019 173,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 173,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detached from linkage balljoint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 160,261 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear sus rear rusty

Pass 13 May 2016 133,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 133,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s o/sfront of arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 121,757 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 121,757 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 103,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,749 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 98,749 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,006 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 95,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,190 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 76,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,111 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,544 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 50,506 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,218 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,184 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 ZCA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZCA, 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 ZCA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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