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BN03 ZXC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,124 mi
Last recorded124,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 ZXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 124,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension & under body corroded

exhaust system & mounts corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2021 116,248 miles

Both rear outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 116,248 miles

Both rear outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 114,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2019 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2018 111,660 miles

corrosion to the n/s/r suspension coil spring

engine light on dash display

metal in the n/s/r tyre

suspect engine misfire

Pass 11 May 2017 106,807 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

Fail 11 May 2017 106,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,891 miles

1 of 4 washers missing screen

Item removed from veiw

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tracking out ???

Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 of 4 washers missing screen

Item removed from veiw

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tracking out ???

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 92,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 87,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread .

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2014 87,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread .

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 71,628 miles

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

all 4 x coil springs corroded .

Pass 11 May 2012 55,673 miles

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn thin

advise nearside headlamp no pattern

Fail 11 May 2012 55,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise front brake discs worn thin

advise nearside headlamp no pattern

Pass 11 May 2011 52,521 miles

Offside rear tyre lightly cracking

Rear washers not working

Rear wiper split

Fail 11 May 2011 52,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre lightly cracking

Rear washers not working

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 May 2010 48,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,559 miles

Coolant low.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate will need early replacement.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 42,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant low.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate will need early replacement.

Pass 8 May 2008 35,938 miles

Ignition key is very worn struggles to open bonnet.

Fail 8 May 2008 35,938 miles

Ignition key is very worn struggles to open bonnet.

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2007 28,276 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 19,713 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 ZXC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

BN03 ZXC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2003.

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