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BD03 ZXH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,973 mi
Last recorded124,973 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,973 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 124,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 117,636 miles

slight oil leak engine

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 117,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak engine

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 113,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2/pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 110,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,605 miles

Brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion around clips underneath

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

Numberplate becoming delaminated

Unable to carry out full inspection of the nearside rear seat/belt due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,305 miles

Brake pipes underneath the vehicle corroding

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

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

Number plate becoming delaminated

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

Reverse light not working at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,895 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake discs / lip

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre cracks in side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,021 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,185 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 ZXH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

BD03 ZXH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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