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BD03 NZM

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of n/s main front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of o/s main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

condition of rear number plate

corrosion & wear on front brake discs borderline

Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,566 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 82,566 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,947 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 72,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,055 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 20 Aug 2011 60,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 60,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,254 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,736 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 44,531 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 38,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 38,693 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,136 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 NZM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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