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BD03 NXM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,840 mi
Last recorded118,840 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 118,840 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 118,839 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 114,163 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,642 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 101,901 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 84,564 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

scratch marks to front windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,877 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 51,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of underside.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,688 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 NXM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 NXM registered?

BD03 NXM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 NXM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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