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BD03 WHT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,635 mi
Last recorded196,635 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2015 196,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 178,456 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 178,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 158,368 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 158,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 143,639 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 143,636 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 118,764 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 118,760 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 94,584 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 94,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,730 miles

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

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

long travel on hand brake

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,574 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,568 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,515 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 WHT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHT, 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 WHT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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