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BD03 NWY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,817 mi
Last recorded78,817 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 78,817 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/R OF CAR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 6 Oct 2020 78,817 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

DAMAGE TO O/S/R OF CAR

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

body damage to o/s /r of car

Fail 1 Oct 2019 73,845 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

body damage to o/s /r of car

Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,887 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER SIDE OF BRAKE DISCS

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE DOWN TO HALF WORN

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRES

SLGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R OF CAR

Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,343 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 61,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 52,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 52,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm1.6mm1mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm1.6mm1mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,263 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 41,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,682 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 30,682 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 23,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,237 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 14,236 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 5,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 2,166 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 62,196 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,196 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,202 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 NWY 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 62.5%.

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

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