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BD03 XRS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,995 mi
Last recorded66,995 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 66,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn

Pass 17 May 2016 63,233 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 63,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 61,211 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,534 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 56,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2013 56,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2012 53,089 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,154 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 50,154 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 45,650 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 40,796 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 36,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 36,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 32,034 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 32,034 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 May 2006 27,528 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 XRS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 XRS registered?

BD03 XRS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is BD03 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 XRS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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