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BD03 KBY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,435 mi
Last recorded93,435 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,435 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating slightly (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear outer door handle sticking slightly

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Underside rusty

coil spring corroded All springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 93,435 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill x2 holes (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill x2 holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts split (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating slightly (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear outer door handle sticking slightly

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Underside rusty

coil spring corroded All springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded All coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,676 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,676 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine breather pipe split and collasped

Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,709 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 78,709 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,439 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,565 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,504 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,664 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 21,185 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,185 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 KBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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