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BD03 WFR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,275 mi
Last recorded103,275 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 103,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls perished & splitting (4.1.E.1)

front tyres sidewalls perished & splitting

Fail 31 Dec 2015 95,074 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working & offside (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls perished & splitting (4.1.E.1)

front tyres sidewalls perished & splitting

Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,651 miles

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

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 14 Jul 2014 89,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,038 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,039 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,038 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,983 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 65,983 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 49,073 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 49,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 40,915 miles

rear number plate starting to peel

Fail 21 May 2008 40,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to peel

Pass 21 May 2007 32,703 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 32,703 miles

Centre Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

dampness around N/S/R brake area.

Pass 15 May 2006 25,077 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 25,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 WFR 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 50%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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