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BD03 OFN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

52,307 mi
Last recorded52,307 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 52,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills inner arches suspension axle subframe coil springs tank strap fuel pipes floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Fail 13 Feb 2024 52,307 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills inner arches suspension axle subframe coil springs tank strap fuel pipes floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills suspension axle subframe inner arches rear upper floors chassis etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 48,478 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills suspension axle subframe inner arches rear upper floors chassis etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 38,247 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 38,247 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 32,963 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 32,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 27,617 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills rear upper floors inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 27,616 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills rear upper floors inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 21,820 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 11 Jan 2017 20,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 17,518 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 14,511 miles

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 5 Jan 2015 14,510 miles

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

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 27 Jan 2014 12,392 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 12,392 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 10,506 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to split on edges of tread

Pass 24 Jan 2012 7,139 miles

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

nearside rear tyre is starting to split on edges of tread

Fail 23 Jan 2012 7,132 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

nearside rear tyre is starting to split on edges of tread

Pass 27 Jan 2011 3,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 58,098 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,304 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 54,304 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 49,518 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2008 49,518 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,050 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 38,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,899 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 OFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 OFN, 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 OFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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