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BN03 JZX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,259 mi
Last recorded194,259 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 JZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 194,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 184,519 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 172,524 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 154,861 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 144,837 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 136,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Park brake/brake level warning like stays on

Fail 25 Jan 2012 136,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Park brake/brake level warning like stays on

Fail 26 Jan 2011 128,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 128,465 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 120,573 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jan 2010 120,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 113,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 104,758 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 104,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 97,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 83,899 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 83,899 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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 JZX 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 70.6%.

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 JZX, 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 JZX registered?

BN03 JZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BN03 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 JZX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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