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BC03 EYB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,847 mi
Last recorded98,847 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 98,847 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 98,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 96,640 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 96,640 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 93,499 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 93,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 89,596 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 89,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 77,393 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 72,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,233 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 63,232 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,671 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 52,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 41,974 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 EYB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC03 EYB registered?

BC03 EYB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is BC03 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 EYB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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