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BD03 EXV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,219 mi
Last recorded190,219 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 EXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 190,219 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 185,731 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Welded repairs painted preventing a full inspection.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 185,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked. (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate deteriorated.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S outer CV gaiter deteriorated.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 173,753 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 173,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 161,468 miles

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

n/s front tyre badly worn inner edge bald

Fail 16 Jul 2015 161,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front tyre badly worn inner edge bald

Pass 5 Jul 2014 146,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 127,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 127,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 108,201 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 97,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,541 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,908 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 92,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,109 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 EXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD03 EXV, 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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What year was BD03 EXV registered?

BD03 EXV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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