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BX03 BXZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,120 mi
Last recorded150,120 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 BXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 150,120 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 131,122 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 131,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2016 117,715 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2016 117,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 104,901 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 27 May 2015 104,901 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2014 94,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2012 83,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,686 miles

reg plate bulbs dim

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,434 miles

head lamp aims dim

reg plate lights dim

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,350 miles

pre accident damage repaired

Fail 28 Apr 2009 67,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

pre accident damage repaired

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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BX03 BXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX03 BXZ, 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 BX03 BXZ registered?

BX03 BXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BX03 BXZ safe to buy?

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