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BP03 BZU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,676 mi
Last recorded137,676 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 BZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 137,676 miles

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

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

presenter adviced corrosion/components

Pass 30 Jul 2016 136,990 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 123,377 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 123,377 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,977 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 113,925 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 106,645 miles

chld seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2013 106,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chld seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 99,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bad oil leak ( sump porous )

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,268 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 90,199 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,324 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,938 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,230 miles

rear reg plate slight water damage

Fail 19 Jun 2006 36,129 miles

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

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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BP03 BZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BP03 BZU, 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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BP03 BZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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