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BD03 OJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,431 mi
Last recorded163,431 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 163,431 miles

Front brake pad(s) getting low

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 151,421 miles

Cooling system showing signs of a leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Jul 2015 151,421 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Cooling system showing signs of a leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jun 2014 137,085 miles

Exhaust mountings broken but exhaust still supported

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 2 Jun 2014 137,085 miles

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

Exhaust mountings broken but exhaust still supported

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 3 Jun 2013 123,284 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jun 2013 123,284 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 May 2012 106,660 miles

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front wiper blade has a slight tear

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 May 2012 106,660 miles

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front wiper blade has a slight tear

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 May 2011 93,970 miles

oil leak from engine area.

Pass 11 May 2010 82,948 miles

Uneven wear on the rear tyres causing noise

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,473 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,909 miles

Both front tyre treads low

Front brake discs worn

Noise from multi v belt area. Suspect tensioner idler pulley bearing.

Rear exhaust bracket corroded to excess

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,095 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,052 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 OJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OJZ, 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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What year was BD03 OJZ registered?

BD03 OJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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