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BD03 NVS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,570 mi
Last recorded115,570 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 115,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside oil leaking from gearbox mot excessively

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 112,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear shoeing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 108,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 108,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,520 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 104,513 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,411 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,192 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,105 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,065 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,531 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2010 42,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,203 miles

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

offside front & rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front & rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,911 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 37,001 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm uneavenly worn /offside front tyre slight baulge on sidewall

Fail 5 May 2007 37,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre 2mm uneavenly worn /offside front tyre slight baulge on sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,491 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 NVS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NVS, 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 NVS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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