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BT03 ZXN

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,096 mi
Last recorded163,096 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 163,096 miles

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

note o/s rear brake slight bind

Fail 20 Aug 2016 162,684 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

note o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 15 Aug 2015 154,459 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 154,459 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 141,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers not auto parking

Fail 22 Aug 2014 141,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers not auto parking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 123,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 112,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 109,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2012 109,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,884 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,312 miles

ABS near side front wire rubbing antiroll bar link

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight brake drag off side rear

Fail 11 Aug 2010 79,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ABS near side front wire rubbing antiroll bar link

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight brake drag off side rear

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,229 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 64,229 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,921 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,709 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,554 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked n perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked n perished

Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,068 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 15,068 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 ZXN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZXN, 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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What year was BT03 ZXN registered?

BT03 ZXN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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