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BD03 OZV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

258,773 mi
Last recorded258,773 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 258,773 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2016 258,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,061 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,026 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside door mirror damaged (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,554 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 46,554 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,074 miles

both front coil springs corroded at the top

both rear coil springs corroded at the bottom

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,871 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,481 miles

High level b rake light non standard fitment but does work.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,312 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 OZV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OZV, 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 OZV registered?

BD03 OZV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is BD03 OZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 OZV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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