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BD03 OFY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,179 mi
Last recorded121,179 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 121,179 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal worn

Fail 1 May 2019 121,179 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal worn

Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,269 miles

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 117,267 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,216 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 111,211 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,075 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,329 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,963 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,829 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,515 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,284 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 60,284 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,937 miles

Child seats fitted in rear, tested as presented, seats NOT disturbed.

Emissions just met requirements, possible service/attention required.

Front tyres worn, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate, signs of de-laminating, recommend replace.

Slight travel in parking brake, possible adjustment required, recommend inspection.

Pass 8 May 2008 46,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,535 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 40,477 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,715 miles

Front brake pads becoming low, keep check on.

Front tyres low, 2mm, limit 1.6mm, keep check on.

Nearside rear tyre, signs of cracking in tread, keep check on.

Screw in offside rear tyre tread, recommend further inspection.

Slight travel in parking brake, possible clean & adjust required, recommend inspection.

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 OFY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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