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BD03 XRU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,580 mi
Last recorded143,580 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 143,580 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 141,815 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 139,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 139,199 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 136,309 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 132,956 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 129,593 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 126,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 126,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 123,288 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 123,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 114,208 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,478 miles

child seat nearside rear

personal items in car

Fail 8 Sep 2011 88,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat nearside rear

engine management light on

reverse light not working

vehicle full of personal items

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,791 miles

child seat nearside rear

low engine oil

Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat nearside rear

low engine oil

Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,964 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 314 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,914 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 XRU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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