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BN03 ZSD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,248 mi
Last recorded50,248 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 ZSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,248 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak slight on power steering ()

front tyres inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,134 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 35,134 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,606 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 22,606 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 10,593 miles

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

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

suspect wiper park relay faulty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 1,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 136,803 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 136,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 125,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 115,260 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 115,259 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 99,772 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 84,397 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 84,397 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 66,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,854 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 ZSD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

BN03 ZSD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is BN03 ZSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 ZSD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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