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BX03 DZJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

148,579 mi
Last recorded148,579 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 DZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 148,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil all around brake servo not leaking time off test

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded (3.5.1g)

oil leak engine

Fail 2 Jun 2016 143,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded (3.5.1g)

oil leak engine

steering rack has excessive play in track rods o/sand n/s

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,459 miles

play in steering rack both sides

under tray hanging down

Fail 9 Jun 2015 91,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play in steering rack both sides

under tray hanging down

Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,517 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 79,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,816 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 73,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre tread is getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,731 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on inner treads and starting to get low

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter is deteriorated and leaking grease

offside front steering rack gaiter small end insecure

offside rear tyre tread is low

Fail 30 Jun 2011 68,729 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on inner treads and starting to get low

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter is deteriorated and leaking grease

offside front steering rack gaiter small end insecure

offside rear tyre tread is low

Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,328 miles

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

Fail 1 Jul 2010 62,323 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front outer drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,587 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 55,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,469 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 47,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,517 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

Fail 26 Jun 2006 30,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,765 miles

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

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 DZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DZJ, 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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BX03 DZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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