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BD03 OBY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,686 mi
Last recorded104,686 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension arms & fittings corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 104,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all rear suspension arms & fittings corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has surface cracks in tread, but no cords exposed.

Nearside Rear Tyre has surface cracks in tread, but no cords exposed.

Offside Front Damage on O/S of front bumper has caused slightly sharp edges.

Offside Front Tyre has surface cracks in tread, but no cords exposed.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside. (3.5.1i)

Spare wheel insecure.

Fail 30 Apr 2016 104,314 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has surface cracks in tread, but no cords exposed.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has surface cracks in tread, but no cords exposed.

Offside Front Damage on O/S of front bumper has caused slightly sharp edges.

Offside Front Tyre has surface cracks in tread, but no cords exposed.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside. (3.5.1i)

Spare wheel insecure.

Pass 17 May 2014 94,091 miles

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

near side front electric window inop

near side hand brake poor efficiency

near side outer sill corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 87,680 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 80,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 73,955 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 66,391 miles

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 May 2009 59,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 53,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 47,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 59,234 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 OBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OBY, 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 OBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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