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BT03 ZFA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,614 mi
Last recorded81,614 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 81,614 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 81,614 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 63,871 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Reverse light not working

Fail 6 Dec 2018 63,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Dec 2017 53,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 53,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,929 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 43,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,345 miles

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

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)

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 36,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 19,087 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 9,626 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn, starting to perish.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs unevenly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,484 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,068 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,990 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 30,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BT03 ZFA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT03 ZFA, 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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BT03 ZFA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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