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BN03 ZWH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,063 mi
Last recorded135,063 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 ZWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 135,063 miles

Front bumper insecure

nsf wing damaged

slight split osr tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2014 135,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

nsf wing damaged

slight split osr tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2014 131,798 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 124,752 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 124,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 111,322 miles

front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

temporary repair to nearside headlight

Fail 12 Jan 2013 111,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

temporary repair to nearside headlight

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,428 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,537 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,534 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,501 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,360 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 16,286 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 ZWH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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