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BC03 EOS

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,026 mi
Last recorded125,026 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EOS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 125,026 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 125,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 116,982 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 109,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 109,167 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 92,901 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring cups (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2017 92,474 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring cups (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 84,530 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 84,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,685 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 76,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front 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 23 Jul 2014 63,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2014 63,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,643 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,789 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,086 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,934 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,464 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 28,464 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,301 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 EOS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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