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BT53 ZFV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,570 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 93,317 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,650 miles

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

all brake pipes & hoses corroded

both front coil springs rusty

handbrake travel high

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,084 miles

front & rear axles rusty

nearside rear bumper insecure

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2014 62,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

front & rear axles rusty

nearside rear bumper insecure

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,847 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 47,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 27,603 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 21,546 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 13,980 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 3,256 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,078 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,042 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 ZFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

BT53 ZFV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is BT53 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 ZFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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