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BD03 JDX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

161,010 mi
Last recorded161,010 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 161,010 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

OIL LEAK

Fail 5 Mar 2025 161,010 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Mar 2024 159,112 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 159,112 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 150,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 141,112 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 135,512 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 129,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 118,111 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 118,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 109,371 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 100,447 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,944 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,555 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)

Pass 13 May 2013 86,410 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,951 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,363 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,759 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,407 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear light lense slightly insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2009 62,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear light lense slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2008 52,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,414 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 JDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

BD03 JDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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