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BN03 BZA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,414 mi
Last recorded115,414 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 115,414 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 13 Aug 2018 115,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,020 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 96,158 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 96,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,664 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2015 86,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,824 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,587 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,368 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,344 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,404 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,869 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,501 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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BN03 BZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN03 BZA, 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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BN03 BZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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