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BD03 OCM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

192,119 mi
Last recorded192,119 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 192,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 191,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 191,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 190,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 190,026 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 188,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 188,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 187,411 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 187,389 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 184,552 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 179,926 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 179,926 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 175,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2017 175,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 168,967 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 168,962 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 160,551 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 151,736 miles

second hand speedo fitted on the 14/1/14.milage of clock 149760. car had done 92147.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,135 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,746 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 50,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2007 47,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,278 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 OCM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OCM, 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 OCM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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