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BX53 OXZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,721 mi
Last recorded104,721 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,721 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 97,146 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2015 97,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,506 miles

front & rear exhaust support brackets corroded

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Fail 4 Nov 2013 86,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear exhaust support brackets corroded

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,813 miles

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

front exhaust flexi section starting to deterioate

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,789 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 18 Sep 2009 56,200 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,930 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 41,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,975 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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BX53 OXZ 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 BX53 OXZ, 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 BX53 OXZ registered?

BX53 OXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BX53 OXZ 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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