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BT53 ZFK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,267 mi
Last recorded146,267 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 146,267 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 138,779 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 129,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 129,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 121,233 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 114,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 106,139 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,676 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 91,437 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,804 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,056 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,353 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,065 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 ZFK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZFK, 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 ZFK registered?

BT53 ZFK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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