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BD03 ZVY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,611 mi
Last recorded120,611 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ZVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 120,611 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,908 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 111,184 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 111,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,369 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 106,369 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 101,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,442 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 96,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 89,804 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 89,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,673 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,994 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,597 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 23,251 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 18,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 14,818 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 10,791 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 10,429 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 10,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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 ZVY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

BD03 ZVY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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