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BN03 ZTL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,085 mi
Last recorded78,085 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,085 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,075 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,178 miles

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Fail 16 Jun 2015 58,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,135 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Fail 19 Jun 2014 37,109 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Pass 17 May 2013 16,073 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 15,849 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 May 2012 99,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 88,957 miles

both front tyres worn below 3mm tread depth offside front worn on inside edge

knock from steering rack on lock to lock checks <no free play>

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth offside rear to 4mm,

offside handbrake slightly lower effort advise rear brake check

Pass 18 May 2010 78,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,017 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 48,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,811 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,553 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZTL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZTL, 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 ZTL registered?

BN03 ZTL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BN03 ZTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 ZTL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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