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BD03 GCF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,804 mi
Last recorded72,804 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 GCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,804 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,576 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,277 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 64,277 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,949 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,586 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,225 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 42,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,546 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,960 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,299 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,989 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,648 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 GCF 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 88.9%.

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 GCF, 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 GCF registered?

BD03 GCF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is BD03 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 GCF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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