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BP03 ZRU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,227 mi
Last recorded145,227 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 ZRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 145,227 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 142,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sill damage.

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2017 142,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sill damage.

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 139,944 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 139,944 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 136,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 133,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 133,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2013 170,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s outer sill dented

Pass 8 Jun 2013 170,030 miles

n/s outer sill dented

Pass 13 Jun 2012 126,857 miles

Oil leak

ns and os brake disc scored

Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2009 105,666 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 94,676 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 78,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,758 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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BP03 ZRU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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