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BD03 VAF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,504 mi
Last recorded126,504 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 126,504 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 126,504 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 118,363 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs.

leak on exhaust system.

oil leak from offside drive shaft/diff. seal.

oil level on minimum.

rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 118,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion to rear coil springs.

leak on exhaust system.

oil leak from offside drive shaft/diff. seal.

oil level on minimum.

rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 109,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 109,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 99,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

leak on air-con system.

oil level on minimum.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 99,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

leak on air-con system.

oil level on minimum.

Pass 26 May 2012 91,061 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges and close to limit.

rear brake pads appear to be worn close to limit.

wear to rear brake discs.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,737 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2010 75,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2009 67,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,556 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 61,415 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,172 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,401 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 41,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VAF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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