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BD03 OFP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,417 mi
Last recorded119,417 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2019 119,417 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO BROKEN (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI FRONT MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible SPACE SAVOR FITTED (5.2.2 (d))

ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2X FRONT AND 2X REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,011 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 116,011 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 115,669 miles

Emissions not tested due to amount of smoke during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has come away from down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,107 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 102,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber slightly split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coolant leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 93,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 93,312 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,218 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 82,218 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,053 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 66,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,304 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,192 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,291 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 33,291 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,763 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 28,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,386 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 16,972 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,972 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 OFP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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