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AP03 BHL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,457 mi
Last recorded100,457 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 100,457 miles

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

Engine MIL lamp on.

Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated.

General corrosion of vehicle.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edge wear. 215/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 100,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Engine MIL lamp on.

Exhaust front flexible section deteriorated.

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edge wear. 215/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 97,539 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front flexible joint poor

mil lamp indicates fault

Fail 8 Jun 2021 97,498 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front flexible joint poor

mil lamp indicates fault

Pass 17 Jun 2020 95,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

mil lamp showing fault

Fail 16 Jun 2020 95,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

mil lamp showing fault

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,660 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 93,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 91,391 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges, cracked and perished

Fail 9 Jun 2018 91,391 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake disks corroded and pitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

n/s/r brake slight binding

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges, cracked and perished

o/s/r brake pad close to limit

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 90,029 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 90,029 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,958 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 79,495 miles

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

rear number plate mounting screws loose

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,279 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 63,006 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 54,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,842 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,809 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 45,441 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,961 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

pads getting thin o/s

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,173 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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AP03 BHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP03 BHL, 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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AP03 BHL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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