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BT03 ZZD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,507 mi
Last recorded126,507 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 123,825 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2017 123,825 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 120,896 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 120,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,655 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 111,655 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,781 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,779 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 102,557 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2012 97,794 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 93,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 87,333 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2009 79,292 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 70,842 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 70,842 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 63,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 56,431 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 ZZD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

BT03 ZZD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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