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BC03 BZY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 BZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer cv gaitor leaking grease

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

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 7 Jun 2017

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer cv gaitor leaking grease

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

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Jun 2016 195,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 3 Jun 2016 195,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 May 2015 185,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 183,197 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 170,453 miles

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

park brake only just met efficency may require attention

Fail 5 Jun 2013 170,432 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 152,896 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 141,905 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 130,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 116,651 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 9 May 2008 101,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,890 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 67,080 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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BC03 BZY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BC03 BZY, 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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BC03 BZY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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