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BN03 ZWF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,762 mi
Last recorded143,762 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 ZWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 143,762 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 143,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 129,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 129,167 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 117,301 miles

Front exhaust support bracket corrode & detached exhaust still fully supported

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 109,794 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 109,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,506 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 104,318 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,517 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,515 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,053 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 66,289 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 60,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 56,185 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 51,815 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,668 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 ZWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

BN03 ZWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BN03 ZWF safe to buy?

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