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BD03 OBR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,442 mi
Last recorded53,442 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OBR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,442 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 53,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 50,814 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 45,561 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 38,583 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,094 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,759 miles

Nearside rear tyre with deteriorated outer tread edge

Offside rear tyre with deteriorated inner tread edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 4,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2011 1,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,368 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,888 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 19,473 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 OBR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OBR, 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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What year was BD03 OBR registered?

BD03 OBR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is BD03 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 OBR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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