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BD03 NMV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,175 mi
Last recorded146,175 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 146,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak on engine

coolant leak on engine

Pass 11 May 2015 138,944 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 138,944 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 May 2014 132,259 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 118,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 118,722 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 105,471 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 105,470 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 94,533 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 86,829 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 77,561 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 67,880 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 67,880 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 56,628 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 41,934 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 41,934 miles

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

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 NMV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

BD03 NMV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is BD03 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 NMV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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