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BT53 ZGL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,422 mi
Last recorded110,422 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ZGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Dec 2013 110,421 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Dec 2012 102,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,061 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,222 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,493 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,169 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,082 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 ZGL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 ZGL registered?

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

Is BT53 ZGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 ZGL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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