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BD03 XSH

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,897 mi
Last recorded106,897 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XSH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 106,897 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 102,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delamition (0.1 (b))

front subframe has corrosion

rear subframe/suspension has corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Steering system fouling front wheel fouling brake hose (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 158,969 miles

All coil spring corroded

near side sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 155,603 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 153,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded sections in both front wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

manual parking on wipers only

Fail 7 Nov 2016 153,114 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded sections in both front wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

manual parking on wipers only

Pass 26 Jun 2015 146,392 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 126,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 114,892 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 104,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 104,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,066 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,514 miles

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

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 XSH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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