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BC03 EOT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,655 mi
Last recorded127,655 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 127,655 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 127,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 119,529 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 119,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,037 miles

rear pads low

slight blow centre exhaust

slight oil leek

Fail 14 Jan 2016 112,037 miles

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

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

rear pads low

slight blow centre exhaust

slight oil leek

Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,900 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,058 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 98,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,728 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

rear brake discs worn

slight sidewall damage offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,114 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,843 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,739 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,592 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 26,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,759 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 EOT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BC03 EOT, 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 EOT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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