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BD03 YFC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,248 mi
Last recorded193,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 193,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front track rod end ball joint is badly worn advise immediate repair

offside rear suspension arm bush is badly worn advise immediate repair

radiator is insecure advise immediate repair

Pass 23 Jul 2016 186,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65t15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65t15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65t15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65t15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge 185/65t15

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 171,155 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 151,980 miles

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 151,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 129,478 miles

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

both sides at front and n/s/r tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2012 108,474 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,602 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,212 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,919 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,722 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 51,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,586 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 YFC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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