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BP03 ZGG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,316 mi
Last recorded140,316 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 ZGG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 140,316 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

Sills corroded on both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,895 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 135,785 miles

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2021 135,393 miles

both sills slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 130,543 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,087 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 121,054 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both sides sills slightly corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 109,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2016 109,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,374 miles

Both headlight lenses dis-coloured

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

Rear brake disc's very poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2015 101,374 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both headlight lenses dis-coloured

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

Rear brake disc's very poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,441 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,839 miles

Rear tyres are wearing heavily on inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 86,834 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres are wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,023 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake disc's in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,353 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs heavily corrided on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,353 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)

front brake discs heavily corrided on inside edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,681 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2009 42,397 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,395 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,226 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 19,997 miles

both front tyres down to 2mm on inside edge

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 ZGG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP03 ZGG, 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 ZGG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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