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BD03 OGT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,415 mi
Last recorded100,415 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,415 miles

Front subframe heavily corroded

excessive underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding

Offside Front Tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre rubber deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2018 99,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre rubber deteriorated

brake pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,796 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 76,418 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,581 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 61,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,572 miles

N/S/R/TYRE WORN ON THE OUTER WALL

PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY DETERIRATING

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,015 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 50,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,578 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,748 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 27,748 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 OGT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

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

Is BD03 OGT safe to buy?

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