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BD03 YMF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

154,623 mi
Last recorded154,623 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 154,623 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 153,893 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2016 148,387 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both inner + outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 135,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 129,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 129,615 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 129,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 126,003 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 126,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 122,067 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 122,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 114,016 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,554 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch slightly faulty

child seat fitted nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, and slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Sep 2010 102,554 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet catch slightly faulty

child seat fitted nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, and slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slight deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2009 90,820 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate slight deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2008 80,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 69,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,816 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 YMF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YMF, 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 YMF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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