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BD03 OCG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,373 mi
Last recorded91,373 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 91,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just within limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 90,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 78,448 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 78,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 77,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2023 66,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,414 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,461 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,394 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides, drop links and springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 52,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,100 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,179 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 40,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 34,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,082 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side rear tyre get perished

Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,043 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,122 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 27,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,739 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 23,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,979 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 OCG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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