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BD03 NVP

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,603 mi
Last recorded129,603 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 129,603 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 129,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 127,083 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 127,083 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 119,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,164 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,768 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 108,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,885 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 98,885 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2011 88,416 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2010 74,705 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2010 74,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 65,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 57,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 47,580 miles

Nearside front foglight lens cracked

Offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Rear number plate discolouring

Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,078 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 NVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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