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BD03 XTY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,738 mi
Last recorded38,738 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 38,738 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,831 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,333 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 2,289 miles

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

bad engine oil leak but affecting steering or braking systems

Fail 28 Jun 2011 1,920 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

bad engine oil leak but affecting steering or braking systems

Pass 24 Jun 2010

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

clocks not working

Pass 12 Jun 2009 113,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 105,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in nearside mirror

nearside rear tyre starting to wear

slight crack in front number plate

Pass 8 Jun 2007 94,934 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 83,030 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 83,011 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 XTY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XTY, 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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What year was BD03 XTY registered?

BD03 XTY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is BD03 XTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 XTY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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