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BD03 XYB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,946 mi
Last recorded106,946 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 106,946 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r lower seatbelt mounts inner arch/inner sill areas (5.2.6)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 106,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r lower seatbelt mounts inner arch/inner sill areas (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 96,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 96,223 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,527 miles

front windscreen damaged but not in zone "a" or swept area

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,387 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Inlet manifold vacuum pipe split.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,284 miles

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

brake fluid level close to min

topped up oil 1.5 lts

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,725 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,238 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,265 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 26,237 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 XYB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

BD03 XYB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BD03 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 XYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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