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BD03 ZBY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,332 mi
Last recorded16,332 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ZBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 12,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 8,855 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 7,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,463 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 4,173 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 4,173 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre perished on tread

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,728 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,790 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 23,404 miles

yellow indicators showing on front wiper blades but clearing windscreen ok.

Fail 23 Jan 2006 19,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,469 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 ZBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD03 ZBY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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