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BD03 ZCJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,583 mi
Last recorded37,583 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ZCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 37,583 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 101,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 101,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,889 miles

both front brake dics slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,986 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 83,986 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 83,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,566 miles

EXHAUST RATTLE,REMOVED LOOSE EXHAUST SHIELD

Fail 3 Dec 2008 72,566 miles

EXHAUST RATTLE,REMOVED LOOSE EXHAUST SHIELD

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,956 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,476 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,768 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 62,468 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ZCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 ZCJ registered?

BD03 ZCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BD03 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 ZCJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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