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BN03 ZYU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,066 mi
Last recorded126,066 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 126,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine light is on

nearside front brake discs is corroded

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2016 126,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MIL lamp on dashboard illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,244 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside rear rose bush

water stainig around water houseing on the front of the engine

Pass 15 Jan 2014 114,913 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Jan 2014 114,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jan 2013 106,456 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 106,447 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,774 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 89,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 89,770 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,492 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 80,492 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,384 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,353 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 ZYU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

BN03 ZYU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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