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BD03 VBB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,491 mi
Last recorded34,491 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 34,491 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 34,491 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 33,122 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 32,207 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2020 31,092 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 29,896 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,988 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 28,988 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,344 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,819 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 27,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 26,936 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,980 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,955 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,928 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,866 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,286 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 17,162 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 14,366 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 33,715 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 10,696 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 7,406 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 4,894 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 VBB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

Is BD03 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 VBB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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