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BT53 ZGH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,383 mi
Last recorded81,383 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,383 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 81,380 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 76,205 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 76,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 75,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured linkage (broken). (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bodywork Damage (excessive corrosion)

Offside Front Lower Bodywork Damage (excessive corrosion)

Pass 17 Dec 2020 70,022 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 70,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 66,568 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 66,568 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 65,441 miles

various brake pipes corroding slightly in places

Pass 14 Dec 2017 62,846 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,350 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 59,350 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 59,319 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 54,374 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,992 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 45,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 41,274 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 36,612 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 32,006 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 27,377 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,236 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,575 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 12,869 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,514 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 ZGH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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