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BF03 VNZ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,885 mi
Last recorded78,885 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,885 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 69,915 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 69,913 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,297 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,073 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 55,071 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 46,122 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 40,555 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 40,554 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 40,415 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 39,774 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 May 2017 38,912 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,562 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 38,557 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre starting to perish and crack and worn to 3.3mm

wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,608 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 37,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,927 miles

front brake disc corroded

front tyres wearing low,n/s has had a puncture repair.,

o/s/f electric window not working

Fail 9 Jan 2012 36,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc corroded

front tyres wearing low,n/s has had a puncture repair.,

o/s/f electric window not working

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,399 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 34,399 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,750 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,599 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 5,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 1,476 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 VNZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VNZ, 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 BF03 VNZ registered?

BF03 VNZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BF03 VNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 VNZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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