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BD03 NWW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,304 mi
Last recorded153,304 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 153,304 miles

centre brake light has bulb/s out not over 50%

front registration plate slightly damaged/deteriorated

signs of oil leak/s around engine area

slight play n/s front track rod end ball joint

slight play n/s rear anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2015 153,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

centre brake light has bulb/s out not over 50%

front registration plate slightly damaged/deteriorated

signs of oil leak/s around engine area

slight play n/s front track rod end ball joint

slight play n/s rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2014 136,286 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 136,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 104,889 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,008 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 92,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 76,858 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked but still legible

tailgate strutts worn

Fail 8 May 2010 76,858 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front number plate cracked but still legible

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

tailgate strutts worn

Fail 13 May 2009 61,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 61,367 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,042 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,818 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 NWW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NWW, 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 NWW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is BD03 NWW safe to buy?

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