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BD03 YWV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,862 mi
Last recorded100,862 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 100,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 100,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 94,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2018 87,753 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,342 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 82,342 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 63,418 miles

slight noise osr w.brg

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

rear exh silencer rubber mtg ring weak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 53,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,859 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 47,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,416 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,202 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,606 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 29,707 miles

long hand brake travel but does not reach stop

Pass 17 May 2008 26,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,706 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 16,721 miles

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

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 YWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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