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BD03 YYL

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,376 mi
Last recorded73,376 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,376 miles

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

Oil leak SUMP PAN LEAKING. ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,810 miles

all front and rear steel brake pipes surface corrosion.front discs inner surface corrosion,

Fail 25 Apr 2017 68,801 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front and rear steel brake pipes surface corrosion.front discs inner surface corrosion,

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,576 miles

both rear tyres showing signe of perrishing 3.5mm of treads

Fail 19 Apr 2016 63,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres showing signe of perrishing 3.5mm of treads

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,692 miles

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

oil leak from around power steering pump engine area

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,853 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 52,853 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 49,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,591 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,456 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,749 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 8,802 miles

both rear suspension coil springs rusting

Pass 9 Aug 2008 2,809 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,035 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 14,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,299 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 13,901 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 13,901 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 YYL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YYL, 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 YYL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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