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BD03 YBV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,299 mi
Last recorded132,299 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 132,299 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 132,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 125,585 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 125,579 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 115,329 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 115,329 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,914 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 104,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,703 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,703 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,144 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,166 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 53,166 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,302 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,289 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 35,510 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,510 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 YBV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

BD03 YBV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is BD03 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 YBV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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