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BC03 EPU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,469 mi
Last recorded83,469 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,469 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 83,469 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,922 miles

General corrosion to underside suspension components, chassis and sub frames

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 79,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside suspension components, chassis and sub frames

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,182 miles

Front & rear exhaust mounts heavily corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 75,182 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front & rear exhaust mounts heavily corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,667 miles

Fuel filler/vent pipe corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + surrounding components (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres slightly perishing + cuts

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 70,667 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel filler/vent pipe corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside rear + offside front tyres slightly perishing + cuts

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + surrounding components (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,348 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front tyres & N/S Rear tyre slightly perished, split in tread of N/S/F tyre no cords exposed

Fuel tank straps & filler/breather necks corroded

General corrosion to sub frames, suspension components & exhaust system

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High rise brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front tyres & N/S Rear tyre slightly perished, split in tread of N/S/F tyre no cords exposed

Fuel tank straps & filler/breather necks corroded

General corrosion to sub frames, suspension components & exhaust system

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

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

Oil level close to minimum

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High rise brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,252 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 52,252 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,027 miles

damage to n/s front road wheel on outer rim

Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

damage to n/s front road wheel on outer rim

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,642 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,434 miles

nearside mirror broken

Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,546 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 EPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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