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BC03 EPF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 115,419 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 115,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 107,835 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 107,835 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 92,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

cut in n/s rear tyre does not meet fail criteria

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,785 miles

E.M.L Illuminate when the engine runing.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 75,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

E.M.L Illuminate when the engine runing.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,556 miles

Engine management light illuminating on dash

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 52,834 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,672 miles

damage to body

Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,584 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 45,584 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,046 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,863 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,091 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,815 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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BC03 EPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BC03 EPF, 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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BC03 EPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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