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BX53 OZA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,992 mi
Last recorded141,992 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 141,992 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 141,992 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 130,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 124,670 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 124,670 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 113,756 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 92,397 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 80,554 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 13 Dec 2006 60,723 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 13 Dec 2006 60,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres out of shape

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 OZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OZA, 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 BX53 OZA registered?

BX53 OZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is BX53 OZA safe to buy?

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