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BF03 FMD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,656 mi
Last recorded93,656 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FMD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 93,656 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 84,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 84,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer egdes worn below service standard (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

general under body corrosion to chassis and suspension components

oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,548 miles

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

eml on

o/s drive shaft bearing noisey

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,629 miles

Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated with slight play.

Engine management light on.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flex joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated with slight play.

Engine management light on.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 9 May 2014 65,085 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine management light on.

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 10 May 2013 58,218 miles

Engine light on.

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

N/s/r tyre age cracked.

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

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

O/s/r tyre age cracked.

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,201 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 36,394 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 33,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 30,606 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,900 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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BF03 FMD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF03 FMD, 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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BF03 FMD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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