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BT53 ZDY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,015 mi
Last recorded101,015 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread + rear. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 101,011 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread + rear. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,097 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 100,097 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 99,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 91,858 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 91,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush starting to debond

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,047 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 76,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 69,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,700 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,507 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,233 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,485 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,663 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,152 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 40,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,736 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 30,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,569 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 ZDY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZDY, 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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What year was BT53 ZDY registered?

BT53 ZDY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is BT53 ZDY safe to buy?

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