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BF03 JZP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,013 mi
Last recorded136,013 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 JZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 136,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall worn (possibly run flat)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded front/rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 127,425 miles

Front subframe has been previously welded and to a poor standard

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

Vehicle underside and components corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2017 127,425 miles

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

Front subframe has been previously welded and to a poor standard

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

Vehicle underside and components corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2016 116,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall Damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2016 116,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall Damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,561 miles

Front side windows tinted

N/S/R Tyre worn close to limit and worn uneven

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,923 miles

Horn tone inconsistant

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

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

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

Scew in o/s rear tyre tread.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 98,923 miles

Horn tone inconsistant

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Scew in o/s rear tyre tread.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 98,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,830 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,438 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 69,438 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 59,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,140 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 51,803 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 51,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,935 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 JZP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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