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BC03 DPK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,893 mi
Last recorded40,893 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 DPK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 40,893 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 40,893 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 34,339 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 25,909 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 25,909 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported TWO CLAMPS DETERIORATED (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL CORRODED TOWARDS THE REAR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 11 Aug 2017 24,397 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded central to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 24,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded central to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,904 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around the bracket points (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 19,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (back box) (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around the bracket points (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,940 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 14,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 9,079 miles

o/s/f outer sill is corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Aug 2013 4,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,435 miles

exhaust flexi slighly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 78,714 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,997 miles

rear tyres showing very small cracks in the tread channels.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 71,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres showing very small cracks in the tread channels.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,933 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,866 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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BC03 DPK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC03 DPK, 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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BC03 DPK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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