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BD03 ODL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 98,522 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,960 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,312 miles

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

exaust poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,205 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 79,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,358 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 73,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,173 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 60,706 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 51,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 51,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,641 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 ODL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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