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BD03 OAU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,024 mi
Last recorded147,024 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 147,024 miles

handbrake leaver has travel

knocking noise from steering

Fail 26 Jan 2021 147,024 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

handbrake leaver has travel

knocking noise from steering

Pass 16 Jul 2019 135,625 miles

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

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

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

has a water leak

Fail 15 Jul 2019 135,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

has a water leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 127,999 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 127,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top part of dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 119,382 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 119,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,676 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 110,676 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,889 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,718 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,768 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 83,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,855 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,595 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,395 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,485 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,228 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,133 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 29,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 OAU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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