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BD03 OFJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,947 mi
Last recorded117,947 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 113,878 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 109,225 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 104,610 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 99,279 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 99,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,463 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 89,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 87,236 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 81,961 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

exhaust rusty

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge slightly perished slightly mishaped and starting to split

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge slightly mishaped and perished

rear anti-roll bar link bushes slightly perished

Fail 31 May 2016 81,956 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

exhaust rusty

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge slightly perished slightly mishaped and starting to split

needs tracking

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge slightly mishaped and perished

rear anti-roll bar link bushes slightly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,147 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2015 78,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,116 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,264 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,770 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 50,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres wearing towards legal limit

oil level low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,350 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,668 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,241 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 OFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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