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BD03 NZT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,175 mi
Last recorded31,175 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,175 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 31,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,171 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 31,171 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 28,384 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre perishing in treads

Pass 6 May 2014 22,269 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 22,269 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2013 16,735 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 12,345 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 6,857 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 6,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 1,203 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 1,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 96,951 miles

Both rear brake discs corroding on inner edges of braking surfaces.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,204 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 81,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,737 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 NZT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

BD03 NZT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is BD03 NZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 NZT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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