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BN03 PZU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,318 mi
Last recorded136,318 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 136,318 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 136,318 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 131,878 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 131,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 127,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 127,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 121,342 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 121,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 115,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,570 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,206 miles

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,197 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,776 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,638 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,287 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 61,287 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,150 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 PZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZU, 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 PZU registered?

BN03 PZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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