CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO03 HBP

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,603 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,593 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,602 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Apr 2016 79,716 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2015 74,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,961 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,009 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 61,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,664 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 55,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,111 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,165 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,898 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 32,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,775 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,898 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 14,961 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,961 miles

handbrake travel

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO03 HBP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO03 HBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO03 HBP?

You can check the full history of AO03 HBP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO03 HBP registered?

AO03 HBP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is AO03 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 HBP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO03 HBP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO03 HBP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.