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BD03 ZXF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

26,195 mi
Last recorded26,195 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 26,195 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 20,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 14,841 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 14,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 8,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 3,579 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 3,546 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 3,546 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 3,254 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 3,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 2,537 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 2,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area deep splitting. 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area deep splitting. 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 1,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 1,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 224 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,353 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both clutch pedal and brake pedal rubbers ar worn

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are wearing on inner edges

advise midle and rear exhaust components are corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise both clutch pedal and brake pedal rubbers ar worn

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are wearing on inner edges

advise midle and rear exhaust components are corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,152 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,380 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,651 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 29,550 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ZXF 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 74.1%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

BD03 ZXF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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