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BP03 ZRL

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,021 mi
Last recorded82,021 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 ZRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper corner damage

n/s/f arch lining missing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 89,406 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper Slightly Damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,832 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 86,832 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 84,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,882 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 69,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,678 miles

fluid leak on power sterring pump

hand brake travel

light corrosion on metal brake pipes

rear axle main bushes unbonding

uneven tyre wear on both rear tyre treads

Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,188 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 41,188 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,812 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,420 miles

2 Nails in N/S rear tyre

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 ZRL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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