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BD03 YFM

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,582 mi
Last recorded79,582 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 79,582 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 72,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,508 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,127 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 57,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 52,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,185 miles

EML light on dash

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damp around gear box area

dampness around steering rack

power steering fluid on min level

Fail 21 Jun 2011 46,185 miles

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

EML light on dash

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damp around gear box area

dampness around steering rack

power steering fluid on min level

Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,223 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

power steering fluid close to min level

Fail 24 Jun 2010 38,223 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

power steering fluid close to min level

Pass 13 Jun 2009 31,432 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jun 2008 24,911 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,548 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 18,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 12,697 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 11,695 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 YFM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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