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BD03 PFN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,554 mi
Last recorded48,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,554 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link worn/play

Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,141 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 41,141 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating disc distorted ? (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 32,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,953 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 25,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,411 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 18,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 10,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 3,487 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 3,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,179 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,454 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,202 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,343 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 PFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PFN, 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 PFN registered?

BD03 PFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is BD03 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 PFN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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