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BD03 NZH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,393 mi
Last recorded114,393 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 103,314 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,070 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,682 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 94,680 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 126,176 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,422 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 102,372 miles

front headlight leveller

headlight lenses

Fail 11 Feb 2014 102,372 miles

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

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)

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

front headlight leveller

headlight lenses

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 82,556 miles

slight play in gearbox mount

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,518 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 79,511 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 102,672 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear no plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 3 Mar 2009 85,216 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 85,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 72,235 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,802 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 65,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 53,888 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 NZH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

BD03 NZH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is BD03 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 NZH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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