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BD03 JZH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,946 mi
Last recorded92,946 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 92,946 miles

Front tyres 195/60/15 rears 195/65/15

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipe ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension parts light corrosion

Fail 21 May 2018 92,915 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres 195/60/15 rears 195/65/15

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipe ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension parts light corrosion

Pass 3 May 2017 88,195 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 88,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 May 2016 86,675 miles

oil leak o/s f tyre low x2 rear link arms bushes slightly cracked

Pass 18 May 2015 81,673 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 73,801 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 May 2012 69,816 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 65,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 61,122 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,827 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,199 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 33,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,911 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 15,699 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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BD03 JZH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD03 JZH, 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 BD03 JZH registered?

BD03 JZH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BD03 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 JZH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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