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BD03 YXY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,059 mi
Last recorded130,059 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 130,059 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)

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

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)

Offside front brake pipes on bulkhead corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2013 130,057 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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)

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

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)

Offside front brake pipes on bulkhead corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2012 122,224 miles

Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 122,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,908 miles

Nearside and Offside to strut mounts slightly stiff

Fail 20 Jul 2011 112,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside and Offside to strut mounts slightly stiff

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,086 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 100,389 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 94,422 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 81,982 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 81,982 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 61,424 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 YXY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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