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BN03 ZVW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,673 mi
Last recorded150,673 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 ZVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 150,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 150,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 139,829 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 128,190 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 128,021 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 102,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 92,840 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 92,833 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 83,663 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 83,663 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 72,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,681 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 41,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smear

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,278 miles

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

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

both wiperblades poor

hand brake high

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 ZVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 ZVW registered?

BN03 ZVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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