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BE03 NZO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,197 mi
Last recorded18,197 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE03 NZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,197 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 18,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on. oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,838 miles

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

offside exterior mirror cover missing but still provides clear view to rear

rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2015 10,838 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside exterior mirror cover missing but still provides clear view to rear

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2014 5,646 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 5,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on wall

Pass 24 Dec 2012
Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,681 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,454 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 20,454 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,210 miles

Rear discs and pads will be required in the near future.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,728 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BE03 NZO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BE03 NZO, 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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BE03 NZO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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