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BD03 NOU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,557 mi
Last recorded51,557 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

general body corossion

underside of vehicle been undersealed

Fail 3 Feb 2026 51,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

general body corossion

underside of vehicle been undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 48,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 48,684 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 46,298 miles

Lower section of o/s/f wheelarch corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Fail 27 Jan 2023 46,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Lower section of o/s/f wheelarch corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 43,041 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms either side of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 36,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear and front to rears are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch bite high

underbody dry and surface corrosion in many areas and on many items

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,592 miles

advise all brake pipes corroded

exhaust head shield loose

slight exhaust leak

Fail 21 Jun 2018 29,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise all brake pipes corroded

exhaust head shield loose

slight exhaust leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,724 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills signs of corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,336 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,067 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2011 3,253 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,554 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,293 miles

o/s front tyre worn to legal limit on inside edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,177 miles

o/s front tyre becomming worn

Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,056 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 NOU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc 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 NOU, 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 NOU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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