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BD03 NPZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 101,363 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,233 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 96,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 93,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,008 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 90,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 85,857 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 79,243 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,533 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust and mountings starting to corrode(surface rust)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,590 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Apr 2016 70,590 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,971 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front n/s wheel rim is slighty dented

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Apr 2015 67,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front n/s wheel rim is slighty dented

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,899 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre worn on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,593 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,929 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Apr 2012 51,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Apr 2011 47,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

front number plate starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,166 miles

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

front number plate starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,952 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear subframes and there mountings are starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Apr 2010 41,952 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear subframes and there mountings are starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,335 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all sterring and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 28 Apr 2009 37,335 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all sterring and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes and there mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,090 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,193 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 NPZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NPZ, 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 NPZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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