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BD03 PMY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

3,022 mi
Last recorded3,022 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 3,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 368 miles

195/60/15 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 26 Apr 2018 74,740 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 27 May 2017 73,666 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DETERIORATED 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 27 May 2017 73,665 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DETERIORATED 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 23 May 2016 72,047 miles

195/60/15 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

Pass 28 May 2015 69,013 miles

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2015 69,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 15 May 2014 64,211 miles

195/60/15 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2014 64,211 miles

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

195/60/15 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 59,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 59,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 52,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 May 2012 52,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2011 43,098 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 43,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 39,077 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 39,077 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man light on

Pass 11 May 2009 33,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 33,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 28,015 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 28,015 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 22,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 17,904 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 PMY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PMY, 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 PMY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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