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BD03 OGA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,450 mi
Last recorded75,450 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 75,450 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 75,450 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 72,506 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,597 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,138 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2021 69,136 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror backing missing

Fail 6 Aug 2020 64,293 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror backing missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lamp u/s

Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,745 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 60,734 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

water low

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 57,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,009 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 56,009 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 54,920 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 54,920 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,118 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,626 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 OGA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 OGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 OGA registered?

BD03 OGA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BD03 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 OGA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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