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BN03 WDZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,662 mi
Last recorded111,662 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 WDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,662 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rattle

Fail 1 Sep 2014 111,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust rattle

Fail 9 Sep 2013 97,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 97,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,479 miles

Near side rear tyre starting to distort.

O/S window will not open

There is rust on the rear section of the O/S main brake pipe.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 90,479 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Near side rear tyre starting to distort.

O/S window will not open

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

There is rust on the rear section of the O/S main brake pipe.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,154 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 83,154 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes rusty

rear coil springs rusty shailing

slight water leak on engine

slight weep power steering pump

Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,501 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 73,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 62,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,950 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 41,452 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,779 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 WDZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDZ, 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 WDZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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