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BD03 YGY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,113 mi
Last recorded108,113 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 108,113 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/rear lower frontmost (2.4.G.2)

all exposed metal brake pipes showing some detrioration

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 19 Sep 2016 108,113 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/rear lower frontmost (2.4.G.2)

all exposed metal brake pipes showing some detrioration

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all exsposed metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

some wear showing in steering rack ends.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 91,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all exsposed metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level on minimum.

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

some wear showing in steering rack ends.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield adrift n/s/r

suspension, steering and brake components showing signs of surface corrosion

undertrays, engine cover and heatshields fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 77,736 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield adrift n/s/r

suspension, steering and brake components showing signs of surface corrosion

undertrays, engine cover and heatshields fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,880 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,530 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 37,266 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,975 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,504 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,524 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 YGY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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