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BD03 EWS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,010 mi
Last recorded40,010 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,010 miles

general corrosion all under body

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,573 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 37,573 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 195/60/r15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 35,488 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 31,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 28,077 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 25,344 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 22,150 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,964 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 19,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 19,254 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 18,461 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,461 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 15 Dec 2011 17,675 miles

n/s/r tyre sidsewall perished

Pass 14 Dec 2010 17,407 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 6 Nov 2009 16,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,971 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,906 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre.

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 EWS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWS, 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 EWS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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