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BL03 ZGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,445 mi
Last recorded72,445 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ZGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,445 miles

Child seat fitted affecting the full inspection af the seat belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 72,444 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted affecting the full inspection af the seat belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damage to rear bumper

engine oil below minimum, 2.5l of 5w30 added before test.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 62,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coolant level below minimum

damage to rear bumper

engine oil below minimum, 2.5l of 5w30 added before test.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,783 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper mounting areas corroded but not considered to be excesive

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 54,783 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear shock absorber upper mounting areas corroded but not considered to be excesive

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,553 miles

All suspesion coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Exhuast front pipe flexie hose seperates but not blowing

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 45,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All suspesion coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Exhuast front pipe flexie hose seperates but not blowing

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front flexie brake hose insicure

Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,235 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 33,201 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front brake discs worn

no oil shown on dipstick (added 3 litres before test)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,181 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 21,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 8,817 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,605 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,830 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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BL03 ZGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BL03 ZGZ, 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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What year was BL03 ZGZ registered?

BL03 ZGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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