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BX03 PTZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,266 mi
Last recorded58,266 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,363 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,701 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 13,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 11,226 miles

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

corrosion n/s/r sill, n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/ inner driveshaft boot slight loss grease

Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,546 miles

10546mls as presented

N/S/O/S/REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 21 Jun 2012 10,546 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/O/S/REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 6,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,868 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,431 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 63,429 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 45,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,244 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,853 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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BX03 PTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BX03 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BX03 PTZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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