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BF03 AZP

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,259 mi
Last recorded106,259 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 AZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,259 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre fresh nail, tread area ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 106,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailer Tyre fitted? Would recommend replacing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 94,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 94,745 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,687 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 77,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 64,790 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,813 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,647 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,666 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,469 miles

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

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

erratic engine idle

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,469 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

erratic engine idle

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,321 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,550 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,320 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,499 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 26,657 miles

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

child seat fitted in nearside rear outer position

Pass 5 May 2006 24,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,374 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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BF03 AZP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF03 AZP, 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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BF03 AZP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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