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BD03 NZX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,609 mi
Last recorded121,609 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 121,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2021 121,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 118,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 113,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 113,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 108,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 108,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 791,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 98,257 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 98,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sil (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,054 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,375 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,690 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 70,682 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 64,356 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,356 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,262 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 57,262 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,824 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 30,287 miles

OSF tyre tread depth 3mm.

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 NZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

BD03 NZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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