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BD03 OCE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

206,463 mi
Last recorded206,463 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 206,463 miles

Corrosion repairs carried out to both rear sills

Front exhaust bracket snapped but supported

General corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f & o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arms corroded & Rubber bushes worn

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 206,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Advise all road springs corroded

Advise exhaust system corroded and front brackets loose ,exhaust supported ok

Advise general under body corrosion

Advise rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim damage to n/s front and o/s rear inner road wheel rims (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 201,553 miles

Advise general under body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 198,117 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 188,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 177,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 167,326 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 167,326 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 157,970 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 157,969 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 148,905 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 138,948 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 129,646 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 118,865 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 118,865 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r latchaul arm bush split

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 OCE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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