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BD03 ZVC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,269 mi
Last recorded81,269 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ZVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,549 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats ()

rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,351 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 59,351 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,984 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 47,984 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,128 miles

centre exhaust section has corroded outer skins

Fail 26 Feb 2016 38,128 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn to 3mm and bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust section has corroded outer skins

Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,698 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 10,421 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 10,410 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 5,630 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 5,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 113,183 miles

corrosion on exhaust system particurlarly around hangers

engine top cover fitted

front numberplate cracked

front tyres slightly perished

nearside scuttle panel beginning to lift from screen

offside driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy

rear coilsprings corroded

rear numberplate deteriorated and in poor condition (strong advise)

rear suspension trailing arm front bushes deteriorated and beginning to unbond

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

slight corrosion on underside brake pipes at rear of vehicle

slight engine and gearbox oilstains

Fail 16 Feb 2012 113,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on exhaust system particurlarly around hangers

engine top cover fitted

front numberplate cracked

front tyres slightly perished

nearside scuttle panel beginning to lift from screen

offside driveshaft support bearing slightly noisy

rear br4ake discs in poor condition (strong advise)

rear coilsprings corroded

rear numberplate deteriorated and in poor condition (strong advise)

rear suspension trailing arm front bushes deteriorated and beginning to unbond

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner faces

slight corrosion on underside brake pipes at rear of vehicle

slight engine and gearbox oilstains

Pass 14 Feb 2011 104,964 miles

engine and gearbox oilstained

engine top cover fitted

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and coming away slightly

front bumper lower trim loose

offside washer jet misaligned

rear brake discs corroded and pads worn

rear numberplate deteriorated

rear springs corroded, front springs slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

slight pulse evident from rear brakes

turbo pipework oilstained at join to intercooler

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 17 Feb 2010 98,722 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate delaminating

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight oil stains on engine

stonechips in front screen

Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,024 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate delaminating

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight oil stains on engine

stonechips in front screen

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,302 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 73,302 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 56,201 miles

front and rear discs and pads worn

front and rear number plates delaminating

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack intermittenet clonk on locks

Pass 27 Feb 2006 412,584 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 ZVC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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