CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL03 ZRD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,103 mi
Last recorded103,103 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 103,103 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 103,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 98,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody surface rust

Pass 27 Oct 2023 91,917 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,101 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 82,882 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 73,653 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody surface rust

Pass 10 Aug 2018 67,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 56,620 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 37,043 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 36,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 34,590 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,336 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,479 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 22,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,684 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL03 ZRD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL03 ZRD, 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

How do I check the history of BL03 ZRD?

You can check the full history of BL03 ZRD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL03 ZRD registered?

BL03 ZRD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BL03 ZRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 ZRD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL03 ZRD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL03 ZRD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.