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BC03 DPU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,287 mi
Last recorded139,287 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 DPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 139,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 131,291 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 131,267 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 122,477 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 122,477 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded both rear lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 113,110 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

oil leak

sump corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 113,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,365 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 107,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,077 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 94,487 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 94,363 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 87,887 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 87,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,040 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 79,811 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,478 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 60,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 56,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,874 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 41,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BC03 DPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BC03 DPU, 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 DPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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