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BD03 YBG

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,517 mi
Last recorded181,517 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 181,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front sill getting thin

Fail 5 Feb 2021 181,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front sill getting thin

Pass 18 Feb 2020 177,821 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 171,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 163,871 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 163,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 156,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 156,075 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 147,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 147,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 130,297 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 129,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi hoses not secured to suspension leg

both front tyres worn close to wear bars and on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Jul 2013 116,265 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 116,263 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 98,271 miles

n/s/rcuts

Fail 2 Jul 2012 98,271 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/rcuts

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,930 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 92,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front brake pad metal anti rattle spring touching and rubbing on discs

coolent level low

front brake discs grooved and worn

oil level low

Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,876 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,454 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 29,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 YBG is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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