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BT03 ZJE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,832 mi
Last recorded120,832 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 120,832 miles

high level stop light inop

Fail 18 May 2016 120,826 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

high level stop light inop

Pass 19 May 2015 115,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r radius arm has slight bend.

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

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

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

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

Socket attached to caliper bleed nipple on n/s/f.

Fail 14 May 2015 115,813 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r radius arm has slight bend.

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Socket attached to caliper bleed nipple on n/s/f.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,397 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,469 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 110,469 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Heatshields insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,568 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,568 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 85,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 85,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,359 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wiper slightly split

Fail 14 Oct 2009 72,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyer outer side wall has crackes

Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyer outer side wall has crackes

Fail 17 Oct 2008 62,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre has a cut in tread not yet through to cords.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has a cut in tread not yet through to cords.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,511 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 57,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 51,080 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 20 May 2006 42,053 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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BT03 ZJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT03 ZJE, 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 ZJE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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