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BD03 YBN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,500 mi
Last recorded82,500 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,500 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,622 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 74,542 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,151 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 68,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,429 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and starting to go out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,321 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 48,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,691 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,863 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 24,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,367 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 16,145 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front brake disc,s worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,145 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake disc,s worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 8,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 1,165 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 1,143 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,029 miles

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

alternator worning tight on.

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 YBN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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