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BD03 PPU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,657 mi
Last recorded179,657 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 179,657 miles

(brake lines rigid and ferrules front to rear of vehicle are corroded) + (power steering lines front of vehicle are corroded) + (oil leak found lower engine/transmission/ steering rack area)

(front & rear suspension including subframes are corroded) + ( n/s/r + o/s/r coil springs are corroded) + ( fuel lines front and rear are corroded)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lamps not operating (Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)

Fail 3 Nov 2023 179,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(brake lines rigid and ferrules front to rear of vehicle are corroded) + (power steering lines front of vehicle are corroded) + (oil leak found lower engine/transmission/ steering rack area)

(front & rear suspension including subframes are corroded) + ( n/s/r + o/s/r coil springs are corroded) + ( fuel lines front and rear are corroded)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse lamps not operating (Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009)

Pass 27 Oct 2022 171,581 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill slightly deformed.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 163,438 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 156,007 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 136,430 miles

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

Front Lower Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,097 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 112,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,039 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 105,521 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing from inside

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,521 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing from inside

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 102,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,287 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 97,872 miles

suspected intermitant a.b.s fault. a.b.s indicator did distinguish after 2 seconds,re-apeared but distinguished suddenly

Fail 5 Jan 2012 97,872 miles

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

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

suspected intermitant a.b.s fault. a.b.s indicator did distinguish after 2 seconds,re-apeared but distinguished suddenly

Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,135 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 70,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 56,319 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,292 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 31,887 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 PPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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