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BT53 ZGN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

87,027 mi
Last recorded87,027 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 87,027 miles

Both Windscreen wipers smearing

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Vehicle structure and Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2026 87,024 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Windscreen wipers smearing

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Vehicle structure and Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 80,351 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 77,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,839 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,279 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,937 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,128 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,859 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,925 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,835 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,974 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,268 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,130 miles

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

brake pads wearing thin.

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 ZGN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN registered?

BT53 ZGN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is BT53 ZGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 ZGN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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