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BD03 CZA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,167 mi
Last recorded110,167 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 110,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect obscure. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

exhaust blow on centre joint & centre silencer. system hitting rear heat shield.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 110,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front brake hoses blistered outer sheath

clutch master cylinder leaking fluid

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning lamp illuminated

lambda reading erratic,

Pass 27 Jun 2016 105,528 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 105,528 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Crankcase breather pipe split

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 105,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt stalk (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 98,628 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,909 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 92,870 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,901 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 80,260 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,260 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,096 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 73,914 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 64,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 64,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,332 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,132 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 May 2006 25,269 miles

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

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

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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BD03 CZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD03 CZA, 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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BD03 CZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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