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BC03 HGE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,949 mi
Last recorded138,949 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 138,949 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front exhaust mounting broken

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 120,786 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Offside (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 108,613 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 108,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,484 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 98,418 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,757 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,464 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,331 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,467 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 48,456 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 37,577 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,856 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 HGE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC03 HGE, 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 HGE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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