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BC03 HFT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,201 mi
Last recorded117,201 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 117,201 miles

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

both front tyres inner worn

Pass 5 Jun 2014 111,197 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 111,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 105,464 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 105,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 95,029 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 95,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,056 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,116 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 49,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 38,515 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,069 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 HFT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HFT, 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 HFT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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