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BD03 YDT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,125 mi
Last recorded83,125 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YDT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,125 miles

exhaust centre silencer starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake pads just starting to wear

small stone chip on screen

Fail 26 Feb 2022 83,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust centre silencer starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake pads just starting to wear

small stone chip on screen

unable to open n/s/r door from inside

Pass 20 Feb 2021 79,689 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads starting to perish

centre silencer starting to corrode

n/s/f sill starting to corrode

small stone chip on screen

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,535 miles

centre silencer starting to corrode

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

high level stop light not working

Fail 18 Feb 2020 75,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

centre silencer starting to corrode

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

high level stop light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2019 64,502 miles

centre silencer just starting to corrode

high level stop light not working

n/s wiper blade starting to wear

small stone chip on screen

Pass 10 Feb 2018 50,641 miles

exhaust centre silencer outer covering just starting to corrode

high level stop light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,283 miles

central stop light not working

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 28 Feb 2017 43,283 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

central stop light not working

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,750 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

central stop light not working

Fail 29 Mar 2016 38,638 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly worn

central stop light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,544 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 12,770 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 4,454 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 714 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 86,391 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,334 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,992 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,782 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,483 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 51,417 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 YDT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

BD03 YDT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is BD03 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 YDT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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