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BD03 YXC

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,035 mi
Last recorded55,035 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,035 miles

Front bumper cracked

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear not opening from inside

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

centre exhaust box outer skin is coming away

undertray is insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2018 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (5.2.6)

Front bumper cracked

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear not opening from inside

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

centre exhaust box outer skin is coming away

undertray is insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

bumper damaged n/s/f

Fail 21 Apr 2017 51,037 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

bumper damaged n/s/f

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,069 miles

both front brake disc's corroding and pitted

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear chassis to inner arches corroding

clutch pedal rubber worn to edge

damage to nearside of front bumper

exhaust corroding

nearside rear of outer sill holed

oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2015 44,274 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 44,274 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,154 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,288 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2012 28,279 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 28,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 20,184 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 10,811 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 6,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 1,815 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,349 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 YXC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YXC, 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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What year was BD03 YXC registered?

BD03 YXC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is BD03 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 YXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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