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BW03 BZM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,152 mi
Last recorded95,152 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2015 95,152 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar and links rusting

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2015 95,152 miles

Rear anti roll bar and links rusting

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 30 May 2014 88,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wipers deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2014 88,771 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wipers deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,298 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside steering rack tie rod distorted, recommend replacement

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,298 miles

Oil leak

nearside steering rack tie rod distorted, recommend replacement

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

minor oil leak from corrosion on sump

Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

minor oil leak from corrosion on sump

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,926 miles

slight discolour on rear number plate

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,021 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,015 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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BW03 BZM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BW03 BZM, 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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BW03 BZM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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