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BD03 OGF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,712 mi
Last recorded151,712 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OGF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 151,712 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 151,711 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 145,097 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 145,097 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,898 miles

exhaust heat shield is loose

front exhaust hanger is broken

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 110,898 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield is loose

front exhaust hanger is broken

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,507 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

support hanger broken off cat

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 108,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear wiper blade split

support hanger broken off cat

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 108,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Hanger broken on cat

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

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

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

Will not hold revs in one place

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,097 miles

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

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

centre exhaust underbody under tray insecure

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

offside front and both front to rear (in clips) brake pipes corroded/ these items treated- no further action required

offside rear tyre only 18psi (all tyre pressures adjusted)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

centre exhaust underbody under tray insecure

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

offside front and both front to rear (in clips) brake pipes corroded/ these items treated- no further action required

offside rear tyre only 18psi (all tyre pressures adjusted)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,603 miles

3 tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,244 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 61,244 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,596 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,571 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 OGF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OGF, 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 OGF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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