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AG03 BDX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,874 mi
Last recorded156,874 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2020 156,874 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 143,105 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 143,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 130,817 miles

Both rear inner arches are corroded but not to excess, unable to see behind wheel arch liners

Rear subframe and suspension components have heavy corrosion upon them.

o/s/r sill slightly corroded

rear brake ferrules are corroded but not to excess

tow bar has heavy corrosion upon it.

Pass 19 May 2017 115,049 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s & n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear suspension & subframe corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 115,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s & n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s & n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear suspension & subframe corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 99,436 miles

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded.

Both rear inner arches are showing signs of corrosion, unable to see beyond wheel arch liner.

Rear sub frame and suspension components have surface corrosion evident.

Slight oil leak.

Tow bar has heavy corrosion to the surface.

n/s/r brake pipe is slightly corroded.

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded and only just meets requirement, replacement advised.

o/s/f tyre is punctured.

Pass 14 May 2015 84,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 84,781 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 69,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2014 69,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear discs corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2013 55,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 41,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2012 41,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2011 29,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 29,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 18,068 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2009 5,428 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 12,579 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 6,884 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 6,658 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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AG03 BDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AG03 BDX, 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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AG03 BDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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