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BD03 EWW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,318 mi
Last recorded141,318 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 141,318 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 139,337 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 139,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 129,125 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2018 129,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2017 117,606 miles

bearing noise from water pump area

Fail 4 Jul 2017 117,606 miles

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

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

bearing noise from water pump area

Pass 21 May 2016 104,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 91,034 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 80,078 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 May 2013 74,228 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2013 74,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 69,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 65,198 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 May 2010 60,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2009 55,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,524 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 41,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,470 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 EWW 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 EWW, 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 EWW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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