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BD03 YYN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,830 mi
Last recorded134,830 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,830 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 134,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 124,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Most underside components corroded. Most rubber bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded All suspension components corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded All suspension components corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 124,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Most underside components corroded. Most rubber bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded All suspension components corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded All suspension components corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Fitted customers own 380 bulb. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,139 miles

All rear suspension components corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,451 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak From gearbox area. ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 110,451 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Vehicle's internal headlamp adjuster set to zero before adjustment. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working Bulb 380. (1.2.1b)

Oil leak From gearbox area. ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 100,810 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlight loose but not insecure. Mount snapped.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear shock absorber weak.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jul 2015 100,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wipers smeary and indicating due for replacement. Nearside 19". Offside 21".

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside headlight loose but not insecure. Mount snapped.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear shock absorber weak.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,242 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 54,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,281 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,281 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,446 miles

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

horn tone not very loud

o/s/r tyre perrished an has nails in to

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,365 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 40,362 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both sides rear tyres outer wall deteriorated

offside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,648 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 13,250 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 YYN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 YYN, 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 YYN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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