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BD03 EVY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,150 mi
Last recorded173,150 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 173,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine has a vacuum leak

Fail 30 Aug 2019 173,135 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine has a vacuum leak

Pass 20 Aug 2018 165,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 159,260 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 159,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of and inner sidesill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 149,078 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 134,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 134,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 132,482 miles

exhaust blowing

oil leak

varoius exhaust brackets broken

varouis pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 132,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blowing

oil leak

varoius exhaust brackets broken

varouis pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 121,063 miles

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 111,632 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,615 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,746 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,506 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,340 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 67,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,738 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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BD03 EVY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BD03 EVY, 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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BD03 EVY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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