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BD03 NWX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,736 mi
Last recorded110,736 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 110,736 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,799 miles

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

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHUAST CENTER CLAMP.NEAR SIDE SILL HAS A REPAIR.

Fail 10 Aug 2020 88,796 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHUAST CENTER CLAMP.NEAR SIDE SILL HAS A REPAIR.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,734 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,009 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,616 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,360 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 58,486 miles

emission reading high/suspect CAT will require replacement

Fail 29 May 2013 55,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 55,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 53,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,128 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,613 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 45,613 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 41,410 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 37,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,778 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 27,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 27,573 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 NWX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWX, 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 NWX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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