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BN03 OZA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016

EXHAUST BRACKETS RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR VERTICAL LINK

Fail 16 Mar 2016

EXHAUST BRACKETS RUSTY

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR VERTICAL LINK

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,079 miles

Exhaust heat sheild corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,951 miles

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,885 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,085 miles

Brake discs rusty

N /S front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

N/S front tyre treads wearing on inner edge

Slight play o/s anti roll bar vertical link

Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,085 miles

Brake discs rusty

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

N /S front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

N/S front tyre treads wearing on inner edge

Slight play o/s anti roll bar vertical link

Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,266 miles

Rear exhaust brackets rusty

Front brake discs rusty

N/S hand brake reading lower than normal

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 612,654 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty

N/S hand brake reading lower than normal

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust brackets rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,073 miles

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,093 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 31 Mar 2008 37,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,710 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,322 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 OZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OZA, 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 OZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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