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BU03 RZL

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 RZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres feathering to tread area

Fail 30 May 2017 82,742 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres feathering to tread area

Pass 23 May 2016 74,505 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 74,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,085 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 66,975 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,126 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,239 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,721 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,856 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 27,856 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,347 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,277 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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BU03 RZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BU03 RZL, 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 BU03 RZL registered?

BU03 RZL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is BU03 RZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 RZL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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