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BD03 ZXU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,686 mi
Last recorded80,686 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ZXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,686 miles

Front screen cracked

Nearside Front Lower wing area corrded

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside drivers door mirror taped up

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant level low

nearside front tyre is low and going bald on inner tread

offside front boost pipe has a sight leak and is perishing

offside front tyre is low on inner edge of tread

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2019 80,672 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front screen cracked

Nearside Front Lower wing area corrded

Nearside Rear tyre cut

Offside drivers door mirror taped up

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant level low

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,347 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,938 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 53,938 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,553 miles

Nearside Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S WIPER SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,579 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,233 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,922 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 36,917 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,788 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 35,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,125 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 104,495 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 88,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 67,120 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 ZXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

BD03 ZXU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 ZXU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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