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BD03 NSN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

158,415 mi
Last recorded158,415 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 158,415 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing? ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 158,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak thermostat housing? ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 153,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 153,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 149,923 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 149,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 144,425 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 144,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,759 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 133,642 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 133,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 128,438 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 123,471 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 123,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 116,437 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,437 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 109,085 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine breather pipe split

front brake pads wearing

slight leak from exhaust flexi joint

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,085 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine breather pipe split

front brake pads wearing

slight leak from exhaust flexi joint

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,333 miles

cover missing from rear of O/S headlamp

engine air leak. split breather

Fail 1 Mar 2013 103,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cover missing from rear of O/S headlamp

engine air leak. split breather

Fail 28 Feb 2012 98,353 miles

Air/Vacuum leak under inlet manifold

N/S/R wheel bearing starting to wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,353 miles

Air/Vacuum leak under inlet manifold

N/S/R wheel bearing starting to wear

Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,476 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 92,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2010 83,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 77,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 77,421 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 69,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 69,812 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 57,108 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 NSN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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

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