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BD03 PUE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,182 mi
Last recorded158,182 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 158,182 miles

abs light was on when I drove the vehicle on the ramp but was not on when I did brake test and when i drove the vehicle off the ramp

offside rear wheel arch corroded slightly.

Fail 27 Dec 2018 158,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

abs light was on when I drove the vehicle on the ramp but was not on when I did brake test and when i drove the vehicle off the ramp

offside rear wheel arch corroded slightly.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 151,814 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 140,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 132,579 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 124,436 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 116,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 109,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 101,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 93,893 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 64,657 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 May 2007 64,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2006 44,396 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,531 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 PUE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PUE, 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 PUE registered?

BD03 PUE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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