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BD03 XZX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,532 mi
Last recorded141,532 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 141,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system require adjustment or repair.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 141,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system require adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 138,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills also some suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 138,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills also some suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 133,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 127,813 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 122,001 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside neraside (2.4.C.1b)

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,344 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,910 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 107,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,242 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 102,242 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 95,444 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,645 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,940 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,927 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 7 Jul 2009 83,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

airbag warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,026 miles

air bag light on

front wipers do not park

inter-cooler pipe split

rear washers insufficent liquid

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,777 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 69,777 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,531 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 XZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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