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BD03 NVG

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,900 mi
Last recorded89,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 89,900 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 85,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 85,001 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner w/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner w/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,779 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,053 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,970 miles

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

exhaust front pipe mounting broken but exhaust still sucure

Fail 30 Jun 2016 63,969 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust front pipe mounting broken but exhaust still sucure

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,134 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,324 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 53,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,241 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 39,241 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,011 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 31,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear plate slightly delaminating

Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,100 miles

front brake discs worn

rear no plate fading

Fail 2 Jun 2009 14,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear no plate fading

Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,566 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 1,351 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2006 36,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NVG, 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 NVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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