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BD03 OBH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,271 mi
Last recorded72,271 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,604 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 57,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,580 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,443 miles

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

Slight leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,056 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 10,107 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 4,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,377 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,851 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 OBH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

BD03 OBH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BD03 OBH safe to buy?

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