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BD03 XSL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,281 mi
Last recorded71,281 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 71,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,103 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 63,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,242 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 28,352 miles

Corrosion on OSR and NSR brake pipes

Damage to inside NSF wheel

OSR damper leaking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 28,352 miles

Corrosion on OSR and NSR brake pipes

Damage to inside NSF wheel

OSR damper leaking

Pass 4 May 2012 20,009 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2012 20,009 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 6 May 2011 10,082 miles

Cracks in rear tyres

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2011 10,082 miles

Cracks in rear tyres

Pass 5 May 2010 60,035 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 60,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 58,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,244 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 44,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,328 miles

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

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

rear no plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 May 2006 28,127 miles

nail in tyre

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

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 XSL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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