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BD03 OBP

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,403 mi
Last recorded119,403 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 119,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 111,830 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,450 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,004 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 89,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,327 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Two bulbs in centre stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,478 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 Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,825 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 43,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,134 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,958 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 OBP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OBP, 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 OBP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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