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BD03 VBC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2023

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 175,425 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2022 175,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 165,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

rubber bushes worn and perished

Pass 15 Jan 2020 154,693 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 154,693 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 141,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 141,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 124,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 124,984 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,941 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,469 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,874 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 92,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre slight out of shape

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper indicators show wipers worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 76,264 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,073 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 59,686 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,459 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,630 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,650 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 VBC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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