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BD03 PUV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,476 mi
Last recorded104,476 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 104,476 miles

Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 104,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 100,598 miles

damage to off side front wing

drivers seat belt starting to fray

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Oct 2017 100,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to off side front wing

drivers seat belt starting to fray

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel pipes corroding near tank

Fail 4 Oct 2016 94,244 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel pipes corroding near tank

Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,393 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 87,393 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,310 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2014 80,290 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,798 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,281 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 50,281 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,731 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,423 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 15 Sep 2006 29,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,072 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 26,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 PUV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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