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BN03 BZU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

30,807 mi
Last recorded30,807 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 30,807 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

rubbers on the rear drop links slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2018 30,807 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

rubbers on the rear drop links slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2018 30,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding UNABLE TO TEST RELEVANT WHEEL BEARING (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

mil lamp on

ns+os rear wishbones corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 23,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

mil lamp on

Fail 15 Apr 2017 23,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

mil lamp on

Pass 16 Apr 2016 16,389 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded

mil lamp on

Fail 16 Apr 2016 16,389 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded

mil lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2015 10,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mil lamp on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2015 10,114 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

mil lamp on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2014 3,072 miles

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

center exhaust u clamps heavily corroded

engine management light on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2014 3,072 miles

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

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

center exhaust u clamps heavily corroded

engine management light on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,993 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2012 75,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat sheild is loose

Fail 2 May 2012 75,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat sheild is loose

Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,303 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 68,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 609,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 54,185 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 54,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,991 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 41,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,141 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 30,432 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 BZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BN03 BZU, 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 BN03 BZU registered?

BN03 BZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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