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BD03 VAM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

146,077 mi
Last recorded146,077 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 146,077 miles

Extensive underbody/subframe/suspension corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 146,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Extensive underbody/subframe/suspension corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 142,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 142,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears ex corroson (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 139,121 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 139,121 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 137,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 137,234 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 127,235 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,201 miles

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

both front tyres uneven wear wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,390 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 105,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,391 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 94,304 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 85,421 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 79,095 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 79,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 72,983 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 72,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,874 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,461 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,913 miles

screen damage offside lower out of zone a.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,205 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,209 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 VAM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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