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BN03 ZYK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,969 mi
Last recorded96,969 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,969 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,532 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 93,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,913 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,172 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,803 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 31 May 2013 75,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2013 75,356 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,142 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 68,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,298 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,101 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 64,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,088 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 29,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2006 31,759 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 ZYK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

BN03 ZYK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is BN03 ZYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 ZYK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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